Enugu Government Announces Final Gratuity Verification Exercise for Retirees and Next of Kin

Published on 6 August 2025 at 13:06

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The Enugu State Government has announced a final mop-up gratuity verification exercise for eligible retirees and Next of Kin (NoK) who missed previous rounds or have only recently completed their legal documentation.

The exercise is scheduled to take place as follows:

📅 Date: Monday, August 18 – Friday, August 22, 2025
📍 Venue: Enugu North Local Government Headquarters

According to a public service announcement issued and signed by Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, Secretary to the State Government, no further extensions will be granted, making this the final opportunity for eligible persons to be verified for gratuity processing.


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👥 Who Should Attend?

✔️ Retirees who missed previous verification rounds
✔️ Next of Kin of deceased retirees who now possess valid legal documentation

> 🚫 Note: Retirees who have already completed verification or received full gratuity payments should not attend.
🔁 Those who received partial payments must present evidence of such.

 


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🗂 Required Documents

Participants must bring both originals and photocopies of the following:

1. Verification Printout (from earlier pension verification)


2. Notice of Retirement


3. Pension Identification Card


4. Pension Form and Authority


5. BVN and NIN


6. Two (2) recent passport photographs


7. One-year Bank Statement


8. For Next of Kin:

Death Certificate

Letter of Administration or Affidavit

 

9. Any other relevant documentation

 


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🌍 If You Are Abroad or Hospitalized

Those who cannot attend in person due to health or travel reasons may authorize a representative by:

✔️ Sending a signed authorization letter or affidavit
✔️ Ensuring the representative brings all required documents
✔️ Scanning and emailing all documents to: verifygratuity@gmail.com
📧 Email subject line must include the retiree’s name and Pension ID


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⚠️ Important Reminders

This exercise is strictly limited to the scheduled date and venue

Ensure bank details, including Estate Account info (for NoK), are accurate and active

All participants must comply with instructions from verification officers

 

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📞 Enquiries & Support

☎️ Helpline: 0916-810-1470
📧 Email: verifygratuity@gmail.com

> “The Enugu State Government remains committed to a fair, transparent, and efficient gratuity payment process. We urge all affected individuals to take advantage of this final opportunity,”
— Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, Secretary to the State Government

 


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📝 Report compiled by the Stone Reporters News Civic Desk

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