Niger State Pension Board to Release  Gratuity Lists, Sets Cheque Collection Dates for LGF Pensioners, NOKs

​BY YM BINA

The Niger State Pension Board has concluded arrangements to release another  lists of beneficiaries for the latest batch of approved local government gratuities and death gratuities will be publicly released on Friday, November 6, 2026.

​According to an official statement issued by the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Board, Alh. Nasiru Saidu Namaska, the public viewing of the approved payment batches will commence at 2:00 p.m. at the Pension Board Headquarters in Minna.

​The upcoming disbursement covers Local Government Gratuity Batch 6 and Local Government Death Gratuity Batch 4.

​Eligible local government pensioners and Next-of-Kin (NOK) beneficiaries have been advised to examine the published lists ahead of physical cheque collection, which is scheduled to kick off on Monday, November 9, 2026, starting at 11:00 a.m.

​To ensure an orderly and decentralized process, the Board has designated specific zonal collection centres across the state. Beneficiaries are mandated to report to their respective zones as outlined below:

​Zone A (Bida): Zonal Headquarters, located at the Bida Local Government Secretariat, Zone B (Minna): Niger State Pension Board Headquarters, while

​Zone C (Kontagora): Kontagora Local Government Secretariat.

​The Board emphasized that all beneficiaries must bring along valid and necessary documentation required for proper identification, verification, and seamless cheque collection. Attendees are also urged to strictly adhere to directives from Pension Board officials at the various centres to maintain a smooth exercise.

​Reiterating its institutional mandate, the Niger State Pension Board expressed appreciation to pensioners, NOK beneficiaries, and the general public for their continued patience and cooperation, affirming its unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and the prompt settlement of retirement entitlements.

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