The Lagos State Government says it has disbursed more than N8 billion to retirees under the Contributory Pension and Defined Benefit Schemes as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen workers’ welfare and pension administration.
The state Head of Service, Bode Agoro, stated this during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing held in Alausa, Ikeja, to mark the seventh anniversary of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration.
Mr Agoro said the government also approved a N50,000 palliative for public servants and a N32,000 monthly pension increment for retirees under the Defined Benefit Scheme.
According to him, the state further disbursed over N1.5 billion in housing loans to more than 2,000 beneficiaries, while 422 officers benefited from the car refurbishment loan scheme.
The Head of Service added that 750 officers were honoured for long service, while outstanding workers received cash rewards and official vehicles in recognition of excellence and dedication to service.
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