Enugu begins verification for pensioners, retirees, new civil servants

Enugu State Government has announced the commencement of a special verification exercise for newly employed civil servants, pensioners, retirees and next-of-kin of deceased retirees who were unable to participate in previous verification exercises.

The exercise, according to the government, is aimed at strengthening transparency, improving records management and ensuring the prompt processing of legitimate entitlements.

In a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, the exercise is scheduled to commence on Monday, 18 May 2026.

The statement noted that pension and gratuity verification for pensioners and retirees would hold from 18 to 22 May, while newly employed civil servants are expected to undergo verification between 25 and 29 May 2026.

According to the government, the exercise will take place at the Local Government Staff Pension Board, Enugu, beginning from 8:00am daily.

The verification will cover newly employed staff in the Enugu State Civil Service, pensioners who missed previous exercises, retirees awaiting gratuity verification or payment, as well as next-of-kin of deceased retirees entitled to gratuity and related benefits.

The statement directed eligible pensioners, retirees and next-of-kin to present originals and photocopies of relevant documents, including retirement notices, pension identification cards, BVN, NIN, bank statements, passport photographs and online verification printouts.

Next-of-kin applicants are also expected to provide death certificates and letters of administration or sworn affidavits.

For newly employed civil servants, required documents include appointment letters, confirmation letters, academic qualifications, birth certificates or age declarations, BVN, NIN and passport photographs.

The government stressed that all participants must appear physically for the exercise and warned against double verification.

“Retirees or beneficiaries who have already completed verification and received full entitlements should not participate in this exercise,” the statement said.

It added that “any attempt at double verification may be treated as fraudulent and could result in forfeiture of entitlements and other sanctions.”

The government further advised beneficiaries who had received partial payments to provide evidence of payment and disclose all amounts previously received.

Participants were also urged to ensure that their bank account details remain accurate and active to avoid delays during processing.

The state government reaffirmed its commitment to accountability, transparency and efficiency in public service administration, while assuring legitimate beneficiaries of timely payment of entitlements.