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Katsina State Pension Reform Law 2025

A contributory defined-benefits scheme, professionally managed, so future retirees are paid on time.

20%

Combined contribution

The Katsina State Pension Reform Law, 2025 introduces a Contributory Defined Benefits Scheme. Government and employees contribute a combined 20%, managed by licensed Pension Fund Administrators.

Sources

Figures are as reported in these sources. Most are the state government's own statements.

1Governor Radda Flags Off Disbursement of ₦21.1 Billion for Gratuities and Death Benefits in Katsina StateKatsina State Government· 15 Jan 2026

Beneficiaries assembled on a stadium pitch for a state empowerment programme

Social WelfareWards funded

Ongoing

₦10m for every ward: Community Development Programme

₦3 billion released in January 2025 for community-chosen projects in all 361 wards. The federal government's Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme followed the same model.

Statewide

Presentation of a ceremonial cheque at the flag-off of ₦21.1 billion in gratuity and death-benefit payments, January 2026

Social WelfareReleased

Completed

₦45.9bn of gratuities paid to 14,560 retirees and families

Gratuity backlogs at state, local government and education authority level cleared, including a ₦21 billion payment flagged off in January 2026.

Statewide₦45.9bn

District and village heads at the flag-off of their new grading under the Katsina State Emirate Law, April 2026

Governance & DigitalDistrict heads' new grade level