The Nigeria Union of Pensioners in Ogun has expressed appreciation to Gov. Dapo Abiodun for approving and releasing the sum of N6.7billion gratuity payment to the state Pensioners.
The appreciation letter was contained in a letter to the governor, signed by Comrade Waheed Oloyede and Bola Lawal, Chairman and Secretary respectively.
According to the letter, N3.2 billion will go to State Pensioners; and N3.5 billion to Local Government Pensioners.
The letter noted that the gesture had further reduced the backlog of accrued gratuities.
The Pensioners added that the gesture demonstrated the governor’s commitment to the welfare of the Senior Citizens whose entitlements had been denied over the years.
“We are deeply grateful for the milk of Godly kindness and generosity in you towards us, the Elderly.
” No doubt, the payment of the gratuities will bring great relief and succor to many individuals and families.
” We also wish to use this medium to express our sincere appreciation to you for prompt and timely payment of monthly Pensions which has aided our plans towards the procurement of sustainable health services.
” We also express immense appreciation for the various palliatives and subsidies directed towards us, Pensioners in the recent past to cushion the effects of the present harsh economic realities.
” We are not taking these gestures for granted our beloved Governor, but to express deep sense of gratitude,” the letter read.
They appealed for approval of the much awaited Consequencial Increase in Pensions of the long standing Pensioners in line with the 2019 Federal Government Circular on Consequential Adjustment of Pensions, towards which a Committee was set up at your instance on the 19th July 2022.
” This is to enable most of the Pensioners, the financial wherewithal at the present economic downturn to purchase required drugs for the various health challenges ravaging the Elderly.
” Your leadership and progressive vision for the State are truly commendable and we are eternally grateful for your dedication and tireless efforts, particularly towards the well-being of the Pensioners.
” We look forward to continue with our collaboration with your administration to further achieve greater developments and progress of our dear Ogun State.
” We pray for the endowment of good health, required vigor and energy as well as the knowledge, wisdom and God’s guidance over you as you faithfully and diligently carry the Good People of Ogun, the Gateway State to a much enviable greater heights among the comity of States in the federation.
