Cross River Govt Uncovers 2,000 Ghost Pensioners

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Naijanews July 26, 2024 2:45 p.m.

Cross River Govt Uncovers 2,000 Ghost Pensioners

Although the identities of those involved in the pension fraud have not been disclosed, Nsa Gill, a government representative, stated, “The audit and verification exercise has so far uncovered over 2,000 ghost pensioners, who have consequently been removed from both the State and Local Government Pensions Payrolls.” Nsa Gill further mentioned that with the verification process nearing completion, the payment of gratuities is scheduled to begin in August 2024.

Governor Bassey Otu had previously established a committee tasked with reviewing the payroll of retired civil and public servants to eliminate pension fraud..

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