Nigeria pays former Airways workers ₦4.25 billion
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The Federal Government of Nigeria recently paid ₦4.25 billion to 600 former employees of Nigeria Airways Limited, settling some of their outstanding pension and severance benefits.
This payment brings the total number of former workers and beneficiaries who have received funds to 3,300. The government previously disbursed funds to 2,700 beneficiaries across the first nine batches. The Ministry of Finance announced the payments, stating they represent progress in settling debts owed to employees of the defunct national carrier.
Officials are currently verifying the claims of next of kin for deceased former workers to determine eligibility for outstanding benefits. The ministry plans to continue processing verified claims according to established procedures, aiming to resolve long-standing financial obligations to former employees and their families.
