The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has revealed how Akwa Ibom, Sokoto, Gombe, Abia and Edo states in their pension laws made provision for outrageous pension benefits for former governors of the states. According to SERAP, Akwa Ibom state under its pension law provided that the formers of the state including Senator Godswill Akpabio who is currently the Senate President are entitled to annual payment of N200million, two official vehicles with chauffeurs, furniture replaceable every four years, an aide, a cook and lifetime security guards.
June 20, 2023According to SERAP, Akwa Ibom state under its pension law provided that the formers of the state including Senator Godswill Akpabio who is currently the Senate President are entitled to annual payment of N200million, two official vehicles with chauffeurs, furniture replaceable every four years, an aide, a cook and lifetime security guards.
They are also entitled to annual medical care in any country of their choice as well as mansions in Abuja and in the state. Under Gombe State pension law, former governors including Ibrahim Danwkambo and Danjuma Goje, who are currently receiving salary and allowances as senators, are entitled to pension payment of the sum of N300 million, a 30-day holiday in any country of their choice yearly, two utility cars replaceable periodically and medical treatment anywhere.
And under Edo State pension law, former governors including Senator Adams Oshiomhole, who is presently receiving salary and allowances as a senator, are entitled to a house in any location, pension for life at 100 percent of their last salary as governors, three brand new cars replaceable every five years, drivers, domestic staff and medical care.
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