In a significant move aimed at addressing the long-standing pension and severance issues of former Nigeria Airways employees, the Federal Government has distributed over N4.25 billion to an additional 600 beneficiaries. This latest payment, covering Batches 010 and 011, was announced by the Finance Ministry and amounts to ₦4,251,043,000.19 in gross benefits. This brings the total number of beneficiaries paid across 11 batches to 3,300, providing some relief to these retired workers. According to Tribune Online, the latest payment was part of the government’s commitment to resolving the decades-long pension and severance backlog affecting these former employees of the defunct national carrier. This development is expected to boost the morale of the affected workers and contribute to their financial stability. The Federal Government has been under pressure to address the pension and severance issues affecting former Nigeria Airways employees, with several protests and calls for action in the past. This latest payment is a testament to the government’s commitment to addressing this long-standing issue and providing some much-needed relief to the affected employees.
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