By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Chairman of the Oyo State Local Government Staff Pension Board Hon Akeem Ige has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde for increasing the monthly payment of pension and gratuity to state and local government retirees to One billion naira with effect from 25th of this…
By Adebayo Yusuf Oyo State Local Government Pension Board has announced a 2-day sensitization/training programme for public primary school teachers and local government staff due for retirement between this month and December. Chairman, Local Government Pension Board, Hon. Akeem Ige made this known in a statement titled: “Toward Achieving Hitch-Free Processing of Retirement Benefits”. Hon….
By Michael Adeyemo Agodi 1 Branch of Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, Oyo State Council, has elected new executives that will run the affairs of the branch for the next four years. Assistance Secretary, Comrade Banji Kolesho, who conducted the election, announced Mr Waidi Abibu as the new chairman of the branch. Comrade Kolesho also…
By Yetunde Oke National Coordinator for Aggrieved Pensioners of Union Bank Nationwide, Comrade Onuh Augustine, has appealed to National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and National Pension Commission (PenCom) to ensure that their pension is paid as and when due. Comrade Augustine made the appeal in an interview with Pensioners FM. According to Comrade Augustine, annuitants under…
By Yetunde Oke Chairman, Oyo State Local Government Staff Pension Board, Honourable Akeem Ige says over 18 billion naira backlog of gratuity owed by previous administrations in the state, have been cleared by the present administration of Governor Seyi Makinde. Honourable Ige made this known while featuring on Pensioners FM Yoruba Stewardship programme, Aboree. According…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has been commended for implementing unprecedented and laudable welfare policies for workers and pensioners in the pacesetter state. The commendation was given by the Chairman of the Local Government Staff Pension Board, Hon Akeem Ademola Ige and Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Chairman, Local Government Staff Pension Board, Honourable Akeem Ige, says pensioners in Oyo state will soon start getting their wage award alongside their monthly pension, as issues causing delays have been sorted. Honourable Ige gave the assurance during a meeting with stakeholders in Ibadan. Honourable Ige said the meeting was convened to…
By Adebayo Yusuf The President of Medical Women Association of Nigeria, MWAN, Dr Omowunmi Akinlosotun has urged government and relevant stakeholders to protect the elderly from abuse. Dr Akinlosotun made this known as the guest speaker at “World Elders Abuse Awareness Day, WEAAD” organised by National Senior Citizen Center, NSCC and National Stakeholders Consultative Forum…
The President of Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) Comrade Joe Ajaero, has called for better pay, insurance cover and pension for journalists across the country. Ajaero made the call when he visited the President of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Dr Chris Isiguzo in Abuja. He explained that while journalists played significant roles in the fight…
By Adebayo Yusuf Chairman, Local Government Staff Pension Board, Honourable Ademola Ige has promised to foster harmony between the board and other stakeholders on pension matters. Honourable Ige made this known at a reception with members of Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, NULGE and Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Oyo state council. Honourable Ige said…