Ondo State Governor, Hon. Fortunate Aiyedatiwa, on Friday flagged off the fee of N3.2billion for the third batch of state and native authorities retirees on the Cocoa Convention Corridor of the Governor’s Workplace in Akure, the state’s capital.
Governor Aiyedatiwa assured that his administration will proceed to advance the welfare of the folks by making certain that no phase of the state is left untouched.
The Governor made this pledge through the flag-off ceremony for the third batch fee of N3.2billion in backlog of gratuities to retirees within the state.
In accordance with the governor, the brand new spherical of fee is made up of N2.2billion in gratuities to state civil service retirees and N1billion to native authorities retirees for a similar function.
“At the moment is one other landmark in our avowed dedication to the welfare of our folks, together with employees in service and retirees within the State.
“By this certain and regular mode of bulk fee, all retirees ought to be relaxation assured that ahead of later, the backlog of gratuities can be totally paid. We take into account this an obligation, regardless of different urgent monetary commitments of presidency and the restricted sources obtainable,” the governor stated.
Reflecting on the administration’s previous efforts to clear off the backlog, Governor Aiyedatiwa recalled that N1.2billion was paid in January 2024 whereas one other N1.18billion was disbursed between January and June 2024 in piecemeal funds to retirees dealing with monetary hardship.
Governor Aiyedatiwa emphasised that the federal government is dedicated to creating each bulk and piecemeal funds to alleviate the financial difficulties confronting retirees.
The Everlasting Secretary, Ondo State Pension Transition Division, Jide Ekpobomini, earlier in his welcome tackle, assured the retirees that their entitlements can be made in full.
Equally, the Commissioner for Native Authorities and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Amidu Takuro, counseled the governor over his real concern for the well-being of retirees within the state.
The Head of Service, Bayo Philips, who reaffirmed the dedication to resolving gratuity points, added that the service is in protected arms beneath the governor’s management.
The State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Mr. Johnson Osunyemi whereas commending the governor, said that the fee is a major reduction for the retirees, because it has been lengthy awaited.
He assured the Governor of the retirees’ assist within the forthcoming governorship election.
A retiree, Adedayo Ajayi, whereas talking on behalf of the opposite beneficiaries, thanked Governor Aiyedatiwa for his love for retirees, including that the fee has introduced large reduction to the pensioners.
