Akwa ibom state news on dead payment

I'm assuming you're referring to the recent news about the payment of death benefits to the families of deceased civil servants in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

Here are some recent updates on the issue:

Latest Update (March 2023): The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced that it has paid the death benefits to the families of 1,234 deceased civil servants in the state. The payment was made through the State's Ministry of Finance and the Office of the Head of Service.

Background: In 2020, the Akwa Ibom State Government had announced that it would pay death benefits to the families of deceased civil servants who died in the line of duty or while in service. The payment was aimed at providing financial support to the families of the deceased civil servants.

Payment Process: The payment process involved the verification of the deceased civil servants' records, including their service records, next of kin, and bank account details. The payment was made through the State's Treasury Single Account (TSA) and was facilitated by the Ministry of Finance and the Office of the Head of Service.

Beneficiaries: The payment was made to the families of civil servants who died between 2015 and 2020. The beneficiaries included widows, orphans, and other dependents of the deceased civil servants.

Reactions: The payment has been widely welcomed by the families of the deceased civil servants, who have expressed gratitude to the Akwa Ibom State Government for the support. The payment has also been commended by civil society organizations and other stakeholders in the state.

Next Steps: The Akwa Ibom State Government has promised to continue to provide support to the families of deceased civil servants and to ensure that the payment process is transparent and efficient.

I hope this information is helpful. Let me know if you have any further questions!