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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State would soon be enjoying huge benefits as an ex- governor.<\/p>\n

The generous retirement goodies came courtesy of the signing of the Delta State Governor and Deputy Governor Pension Rights and other Benefits Law in 2005 by former governor James Ibori.<\/p>\n

The law was amended in 2009 as the Delta State Governor and Deputy Governor Pension Rights and Other Benefits (Amendment) Law, 2009.<\/p>\n

It makes provision for ex-governors to be paid allowances and other benefits pegged at N50m yearly.<\/p>\n

The listed benefits include; A furnished duplex in Delta State or any other state in the country worth over N300 million;<\/p>\n

350% gratuity of his basic salary for the first tenure;<\/p>\n

Gratuity of 450% of his basic salary for second tenure;<\/p>\n

Pension of 70% salary of first term;<\/p>\n

Pension of 80% salary of second term;<\/p>\n

Medical treatment for him and members of his immediate family;<\/p>\n

Two vehicles, including a utility vehicle, not below the sum of N20 million each, every two years;<\/p>\n

Two armed policemen and one Department of State Security officer;<\/p>\n

15 days\u2019 annual vacation in any place of his choice and other benefits;<\/p>\n

An office with four aides, each of the four domestic workers will earn N100,000 monthly.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Nigeria. Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State would soon be enjoying huge benefits as an ex- governor. The generous retirement goodies came courtesy of the signing of the Delta State Governor and Deputy Governor Pension Rights and other Benefits Law in 2005 by former governor James Ibori. 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