– Distributes N1.9billion bond to pensioners
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has reiterated his administration’s commitment to prioritizing worker’s welfare in the state, including pensioners.
This is as the Governor claimed that he has offset N47 billion as pension for retired workers in the state within two years of his administration.
Adeleke, while addressing contributory pensioners during the distribution of bond certificates worth N1.9billion to the retired workers at the Local Government Service Commission, said his administration is giving attention to all the sectors despite tight financial situation.
His words, “we are gathered here for the distribution of bond cheques to our contributory pensioners. As part of our determination to settle pension indebtedness, today we are paying out a total sum of One Billion, Nine Hundred and Ninety Nine Million, Nine Hundred and Eight Thousand, Eight Hundred and Eight Seven Naira (N1,999, 908,887.33). This is a combination for both state and local governments.
“For our administration in the last two years plus what we are paying out today, the total payment for State pensioners, is Twenty Two Billion, Six Hundred Seventy One Million, Two Hundred and Seventeen Thousand, Eight Hundred and Ninety Three Naira (N22,671,217,893.24). While for local government pension stand at N25 billion. Making out payment in two years to over N47 billion.Our administration paid almost 70 percent under two years of what the former APC administration paid under 12 years.
“We added a life changing policy, the enrolment of pensioners in the health insurance scheme. This has eased access to health care for our senior citizens. Our love, care and support for pensioners is therefore not a political gimmick. It is about doing the right thing”.
Earlier in his addresss, The State Head of Service, Ayanleye Aina disclosed that the Governor has redeemed his pledge to pensioners and workers in the state.
Adeleke Damilola (ACTION) is a versatile content writer with expertise in news writing and a seasoned media professional and broadcast specialist. Currently serving as News Editor for DNews Info, Damilola is also the CEO of the ACTION brand, committed to shaping lives and establishing a legacy of excellence for present and future generations.
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