Osun okays ₦204m death benefits for families of deceased civil servants,

The governor disclosed that since 2023, his administration has paid a total of ₦882,752,717.50 in death benefits to 184 beneficiaries across the state public service.

He also revealed that under the Personal Accident Insurance Scheme, the government had approved and released ₦1,866,719,123.15 to settle outstanding claims involving 563 beneficiaries, covering the period from September 2013 to August 1, 2023.

Explaining the importance of the scheme, Adeleke said the Group Life Assurance Policy under the Contributory Pension Scheme was established to provide financial support to families of workers who die in service.

“The Group Life Assurance Policy under the Contributory Pension Scheme is designed to cater for death-in-service benefits for Osun State