Ekiti State Ag. Head of Service (HOS), Mrs. ‘Peju Babafemi has said the current Kayode Fayemi-led administration in the State would implement best practices that would guarantee the welfare of elders across the State, particularly pensioners.
Mrs. Babafemi, who made this known in her office while receiving executive members of the state chapter of the National Union of Pensioners (NUP), Ekiti noted that the state governor recognizes the values of elders and their important roles in the society.
While referring to how the pensioners were deeply appreciated and given first class treatment during the first administration of Dr. Fayemi, the Acting HOS assured that the trend would continue in the current administration.
Calling on the retired workers to cooperatively join hands with the administration towards restoring the values Ekiti people are noted for, said those at the helm of affairs will be ready to tap the wisdom of the senior citizens.
Speaking earlier, the NUP Chairman of Nigeria in Ekiti State, Mr. Ayo Kumapayi who felicitated with the acting Head of service on her new status, commended the state government for paying the monthly pensions regularly and for approving 100 million naira monthly for gratuity.
The NUP Chairman commended governor Fayemi for honouring all his electioneering promises.
While pleading for the resuscitation of the 6% and 15% of pension implemented during his first tenure but which cancelled by the immediate past administration in the state, Kumapayi observed the neglect of pensioners whenever workers’ salaries are reviewed.
The NUP Chairman used the opportunity to appeal to the state government to provide the pensioners with office space and subsidization of health insurance scheme for the pensioners to enable them access good health care.
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