Nigeria, Jan. 15 -- The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Baba Wali, disclosed this on Wednesday in Damaturu during a press briefing to mark six years of Governor Mai Mala Buni's administration.

Wali said the payments had eliminated all gratuity backlogs owed by both the state and local governments, bringing relief to retired public servants across the state.

He noted that the move underscored the administration's commitment to workers' welfare and fiscal responsibility, despite prevailing economic challenges.

Beyond gratuities, the SSG outlined achievements recorded by the administration in security, employment, infrastructure, education, healthcare, transportation and power.

On security, Wali said the government procured 250...