Pensioners on the payroll of Ogun State Government has lauded Governor Dapo Abiodun's administration for its commitment at reducing the backlog of inherited Gratuities, with fresh approval and release of the quarterly N2billion for payment of entitlement to some of the retirees
Chairman of the State Council of Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Comrade (Chief )Waheed Oloyede and Secretary
Comrade (Dr) Bola Lawal, JP. expressing the joy of the union in a letter of appreciation to governor through the office of the State Head of Service obtained by Edu-Biznews on Monday, described Abiodun as loving and compassionate Pensioners-friendly Executive Governor
The release of the N2billion according to the union, demonstrates Abiodun's commitment to the welfare of the Senior Citizens whose entitlements have been denied over the years.
The union also commended the governor for the prompt payment of the monthly pension which enable the Pensioners to get the get the necessary drugs for sustenance of their health
They however pleaded with Governor Abiodun to ensure approval of the much awaited Consequential 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 his instance on the 19th July 2022.
The union stated that doing this will
give most of the Pensioners the financial wherewithal at the present economic downturn to purchase required drugs for the various health challenges ravaging them
The pensioners in the letter, prayed God for the needed wisdom and guidance for the Prince Dapo Abiodun's administration to take the state to a greater height while pledging the continuous support of the union for greater development and progress of the State
The below is the excerpt of the appreciation letter
The Executive Governor Of Ogun State,
Governor's Office,
Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.
Through:
The Head Of Service,
Governor's Office,
Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.
Your Excellency,
*APPROVAL AND RELEASE OF N2 BILLION GRATUITY PAYMENTS TO PENSIONERS: EXPRESSION OF GRATITUDE*
The Chairman, Comrade (Chief) W.O. Oloyede, the Executive Council and the entire membership of the Nigeria Union Of Pensioners, Ogun State Council, hereby express heartfelt appreciation to our loving and compassionate Pensioners-friendly Executive Governor, Prince Dr Dapo Abiodun, CON, for the approval and release of the sum of N2 Billion (Two Billion Naira only) to the Ogun State Pensioners. Thereby further reducing the backlog of accrued Gratuities.
Your Excellency, this gesture demonstrates your commitment to the welfare of the Senior Citizens whose entitlements have been denied over the years. We are deeply grateful for the milk of 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 the prompt 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.
Your Excellency, we wish to make use of this opportunity to humbly make this passionate appeal to you for your benevolent 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.
Our resolve stands firmly on your slogan:
*"Igbega ipile Ogun, Ajose gbogbo wa ni."*
Please accept the assistances of our best regards.
Comrade (Chief) W.O.Oloyede.
(Chairman)
Comrade (Dr) Bola Lawal, JP.
(Secretary)
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