The Enugu State Government has announced the commencement of a special verification exercise targeting newly employed civil servants, pensioners, retirees, and next-of-kin who missed previous verification exercises. The exercise aims to strengthen transparency, improve records management, and ensure the prompt processing of legitimate entitlements.
Verification Schedule and Categories
According to a public service announcement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, the verification exercise will begin on Monday, May 18, 2026, at the Local Government Staff Pension Board, Enugu, running daily from 8:00 a.m. The schedule includes pension and gratuity verification for pensioners, retirees, and next-of-kin from May 18 to May 22, while verification for newly employed civil servants will take place from May 25 to May 29.
The exercise covers four categories: newly employed staff in the Enugu State Civil Service, pensioners who missed earlier verification, retirees awaiting gratuity verification or payment, and next-of-kin of deceased retirees eligible for gratuity and related entitlements. Eligible participants are advised to appear in person with original and photocopied relevant documents.
Private Sector Collaboration
Meanwhile, organized businesses in Enugu State, led by the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) South-East Geographical Zone, paid a courtesy visit to Governor Peter Mbah to strengthen public-private sector collaboration. NECA President Dr. Ifeanyi Okoye commended the governor's transformative infrastructure drive and economic reforms, which have positively impacted businesses.
Chairman of NECA South-East Zone, Dr. Ugochukwu Chime, praised Mbah's visionary leadership as a model of purposeful governance. The delegation reaffirmed support for enterprise-driven policies and appealed for consistent implementation of harmonized taxes, improved access to land and Certificates of Occupancy, enhanced participation in the power sector, and stronger support for SMEs through affordable financing and technical assistance. They also proposed a quarterly public-private sector engagement platform to address emerging challenges and deepen economic collaboration.
