LAGOS DISBURSES N139M INSURANCE DEATH BENEFITS

Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board has disbursed over N139m insurance death benefits to 40 relatives of its teaching and non-teaching staff who died between October 2016 – October 2017.

 

Speaking during the presentation of cheques to the relatives of the deceased staff at the SUBEB Conference Room, the Executive Chairman of the Board, Dr. Ganiyu Oluremi Sopeyin noted that the State government has always set the pace for others to follow.

 

According to him, while some States are struggling to pay salaries this government is paying death benefits to relatives of staff who died while on active service.

 

“May our prayers ease you through this moment.Words may not suffice to express the heartfelt sorrow that we feel for the passing of your loved ones, the gesture we have shown you today is an indication that this government cares”, he stated.

 

The Chairman, however, urged the beneficiaries to use the money judiciously, stressing that the deceased would be glad if the proceeds are channelled to profitable ventures for the service of humanity.

 

Dr. Sopeyin reiterated that government is doing a lot to uplift the standard of basic education, adding the State has established six additional primary schools, recruited more teachers, provided additional training for its teachers and provided more infrastructures among others.

 

He urged both the teaching and non-teaching staff in the State basic education system to reciprocate government’s good gesture by always doing their best at all times.