By Michael Adeyemo
The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), has launched a mobile version of the “I Am Alive” confirmation system.
In a statement made available to Pensioners FM, the Executive Secretary of PTAD, Mrs. Tolulope Odunaiya revealed that the mobile version of the “I Am Alive” confirmation system would provide better support for pensioners, particularly those facing challenges with the traditional methods.
According to Mrs Odunaiya, pensioners who were unable to validate their status using facial recognition or fingerprint verification due to disabilities or health issues can now apply for the Mobile “I Am Alive” confirmation.
She explained that PTAD would arrange a home visit to carry out the Mobile “I Am Alive” confirmation at the pensioner’s address, after the application has been approved.
Mrs Odunaiya also reminded all pensioners to confirm their status on the PTAD “I Am Alive” platform every six months, saying Pensioners who fail to do so will be removed from the payroll and placed in the “Likely Deceased Pool.
The proposed system looks good.
However, the directive that “all pensioners to confirm their status on the PTAD “I Am Alive” platform every six months” could be burdensome.
Annual status verification or confirmation would be better.