Jigawa State Raises Minimum Pension for Retirees

The Jigawa State Executive Council has approved an increase in the minimum pension for retirees under the State and Local Government Contributory Pension Scheme.

The state’s commissioner for Information, Youth and Sport, Sagir Musa Ahmed, announced this in a statement. He said the aim is to boost social protection and improve the lives of retired public servants.

The council agreed to raise the monthly minimum pension from Twelve Thousand Naira (₦12,000.00) to Twenty Thousand Naira (₦20,000.00). This new pension rate started on 1 July, 2026.

To make sure the new policy works well, the Council approved the release of ₦2,068,608,000.00 (Two Billion, Sixty-Eight Million, Six Hundred and Eight Thousand Naira). This money will cover the extra annual costs for both the State and Local Government parts of the Contributory Pension Scheme.

"The approval is part of the Government’s sustained commitment to improving the welfare and living conditions of retired public servants in the State," the statement said. It also noted that this gesture recognizes the retirees’ important contributions to the growth and development of the State during their years of active service.

The Council also pointed out that this decision supports the vision of the State Governor, Umar Namadi. The governor wants to promote the well-being of pensioners, ensure good social protection for retirees, and show the administration’s commitment to responsible, people-focused governance.

With this change already in effect, thousands of retirees across Jigawa State will start receiving the new pension rates right away.