Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has signed into law an amendment bill stopping payment of pension to former governors and deputy governors in the state.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the State House of Assembly recently passed by the bill stopping payment of pension to former governors and deputy governors in the state.
The passage of the bill followed consideration of a report presented by the Chairman, House Committee on Establishment and Public Service, Emmanuel Abodunrin.
With the signing of the amended law by the governor, former governors and their deputies shall no longer be entitled to pension and other benefits whenever they hold a political or public office.