Federal Government disburses N4.25 billion in pension and severance benefits to 600 former Nigeria Airways workers.
The Federal Government has disbursed N4.25 billion in outstanding pension and severance benefits to 600 additional beneficiaries of the defunct Nigeria Airways Limited, according to a recent official statement.
The latest payout, covering Batches 010 and 011, totals N,4,251,043,000.19 in gross benefits, bringing the total number of former aviation workers compensated to 3,300 across 11 distinct batches since the process began.
This financial intervention aims to resolve longstanding obligations to former employees of the national carrier that ceased operations in 2003, according to information published by The Sun Nigeria.
Nigeria Airways Pension Payment Breakdown
The Federal Ministry of Finance disclosed the details of the disbursement through a statement issued by its Head of Media, Efe Ovuakporie, in Abuja.
According to the ministry, the first nine batches successfully covered 2,700 beneficiaries, while the latest payment extends the much needed financial relief to another 600 former workers.
Verification of Next of Kin for Deceased Workers
Meanwhile, the ministry confirmed that the verification and validation of the next of kin of deceased former Nigeria Airways workers are currently ongoing.
This rigorous administrative process is designed to establish official eligibility and carefully confirm claims against previously approved government records.
Processing Verified Claims for Beneficiaries
The government assured that all verified claims will continue to be processed systematically in line with established civil service procedures.
These ongoing administrative efforts are intended to ensure that every eligible beneficiary ultimately receives their long overdue financial entitlements.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did the FG pay to former Nigeria Airways workers?
The Federal Government paid N4.25 billion in gross benefits covering Batches 010 and 011 for former Nigeria Airways workers.
How many total beneficiaries have been paid so far?
A total of 3,300 beneficiaries across 11 batches have now received their outstanding pension and severance benefits from the government.
What is happening with the next of kin of deceased workers?
The Federal Ministry of Finance is currently conducting a verification and validation process for the next of kin of deceased former workers to confirm claims.
