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The Ogun State Government has donated N5million to Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP) as part of activities to mark the 2026 union’s day held at its secretariat located along Moshood Abiola way, Abeokuta.
Penpushing reports that this was announced by Governor Dapo Abiodun, represented by the Head of Service, Olanrewaju Saka on Thursday, with assurance that the administration will continue to respect and show commitment towards their interest.
The Governor emphasized at the ceremony that he would always recognise and honour the pensioners for their years of dedicated service and contributions to the development of Ogun State.
“I want to congratulate you for today’s celebration and assure you that we will continue to respect you. We will continue to protect your interests and ensure that your welfare remains a priority of this administration’, he said
Penpushing further reports that the Chairman of Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP) Comrade Waidi Oloyede explained that the celebration was to celebrate members, government officials and other notable figures for their hardwork, dedication and sacrifice towards the advancement of the state.
The Chairman appreciated members for their years of dedicated service and contributions to the development of Ogun State and Nigeria, as well as promoting their welfare and bringing members together.
Penpushing also reports that Oloyede expressed appreciation to the Governor for his administration prompt and regular payment of their monthly pension, adding that he has restored their dignity
‘Unlike what obtains in many other states, Ogun state pensioners now receive monthly pensions as at when due. You have restored our dignity and given us peace of mind. You have wiped away tears from the faces of our aged members who used to be apprehensive at month ends’, he said.
‘We are profoundly grateful for your unprecedented political will and compassion in the releases of humongous owned gratuity left behind by previous administrations. you have graciously released gratuity up to December 2020 to state government retirees and up to December 2021 to the retirees of the local government service’, Oloyede added
Penpushing reports that he recalled that many of members died without receiving their gratuity, while many got sick and could not afford their medical bills, but the Governor has changed that ugly narrative.
‘The continuous and substantial releases of funds running into multiple billions of naira to offset the backlog of gratuity is a feat that will remain indelible In the history of our union. You have brought succour, hope and joy to thousands of homes. The entire pensioners in Ogun state will forever be grateful to you’, Oloyede added
Penpushing further reports that he pointed out that the union appreciates the provision of free health insurance schemes to pensioners of Ogun state government, as well as to local government retirees
‘Even though there seem to be misgivings and multiple complaints about its provisions to would be beneficiary at the health facilities. I believe that the shortcomings should be looked into’, Oloyede emphasised
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