The Anambra State Government will commence the verification of state pensioners on October 5, 2026, with eligible pensioners able to complete the exercise digitally from the comfort of their homes without travelling to Awka.
The Head of Service, Barrister Ngozi Anuli Iwouno, announced this in a letter dated September 29 and addressed to the State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Anambra State Council.
Barr. Iwouno urged all state pensioners to commence the verification process from October 5 using only the official verification portal.
She also advised pensioners to keep their reference numbers after successfully completing the exercise and, where necessary, seek assistance from trusted family members in using smartphones to complete the process.
The Head of Service warned pensioners against dealing with unauthorised persons or touts, stressing that the verification exercise is free and that no payment should be made to anyone to facilitate the process.
Under the arrangement, pensioners who successfully complete the online verification will not be required to appear physically at the designated verification centre.
For the digital verification, pensioners are required to access the official verification portal and provide their National Identification Number (NIN), Staff ID, Bank Verification Number (BVN), telephone number previously submitted to the Pensions Office, as well as a smartphone with a functional camera.
The verification process involves entering and confirming identification, personal and bank details, providing employment and pension history, and completing a facial capture.
Upon successful completion, pensioners will receive a reference number, which they are advised to keep safely as evidence of verification.
However, pensioners who are unable to complete the digital process because of age, lack of a smartphone or other challenges may undergo physical verification at the designated centre beside UBA Secretariat Branch, Jerome Udoji Secretariat Complex, Awka.
The digital-first approach is aimed at reducing unnecessary travel and making the verification exercise more accessible to pensioners, while retaining a physical option for those who require in-person assistance.
