Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved the payment of ₦204.3 million in death benefits to the families of civil servants who died while in active service in Osun state.
The cheque presentation was made to beneficiaries in Osogbo, with Ayanleye Aina, the head of service representing the governor at the ceremony.
According to the state government, the approved sum comprises ₦125.6 million for beneficiaries at the state level and ₦78.6 million for beneficiaries in the local government service.
Adeleke said the payment reflects his administration’s commitment to the welfare of workers and pensioners despite prevailing financial challenges.
“My commitment to workers’ and pensioners’ welfare remains unshaken despite the financial challenges facing the state,” the governor said.
He noted that workers’ welfare remains a key pillar of his administration’s Five-Point Action Plan, adding that the government has continued to fulfil its promises to public servants and retirees.
The governor disclosed that since assuming office in 2023, his administration has paid a total of ₦882.8 million in death benefits to 184 beneficiaries across the state public service.
Adeleke also revealed that the state had approved and released ₦1.87 billion under the Personal Accident Insurance Scheme to settle outstanding claims involving 563 beneficiaries for the period between September 2013 and August 2023.
He explained that the Group Life Assurance Policy under the Contributory Pension Scheme was designed to provide financial support to the families of workers who die while in service.
The governor criticised previous administrations over unpaid insurance and death benefit obligations, describing the failure to settle such claims as unfair to affected families.
He assured workers and pensioners that his administration would continue to prioritise their welfare and ensure prompt payment of all legitimate entitlements.
