By Yetunde OKe Oyo State Ministry of Establishment and Training, as called for patience, has it clears the backlog of gratuities of retirees in the state. The Commissioner for the ministry, Prof. Solihu Adelabu made the appeal on Pensioners FM Programme, “The Grey Hair” which profiles the past life of the elderly. According to Prof….
By Michael Adeyemo A Retired Nurse, Alhaji Yisau Adegbola, has urged retirees to prioritise their health and personal hygiene as they adjust to life after active service. Alhaji Adegbola made the call during an interview with Pensioners FM correspondent shortly after featuring on the station’s Yoruba retirement programme, “Isinmi Dun.” The former staff member of…
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to deploy military veterans to help secure Nigeria’s ungoverned spaces as part of strategies to strengthen national security and drive economic activities in conflict-affected areas. This followed the inauguration of an 18-member committee by the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), tasked with reclaiming ungoverned spaces for economic…
The National Pension Commission has announced a fresh programme called Revolution 2.0 to increase retirees’ and pensioners’ pay (dignity) and expand pension services to all Nigerians, including the informal sector. This was disclosed on Monday in a statement by PenCom Director General, Ms Omolola Oloworaran. She outlined that the programme is aimed at enabling dignity…
By Ibiwunmi Ishola Retirees have been urged to embrace healthy, active lifestyles to maintain both physical and mental well-being, prevent premature aging, and combat isolation. The Oyo State Head of Service, Mrs. Olubunmi Oni, mni and a former Secretary to the State Government/Head of Service, Chief Adebisi Adesola gave the charge on Thursday during an Elders’…
The Jigawa State Government, through the State and Local Government Contributory Pension Scheme, has disbursed over N1.543 billion as terminal benefits to 609 retirees across the state. The beneficiaries included those who retired after completing 35 years of service between August and December 2024. The payments were coordinated by the Jigawa State and Local Government…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Prospective retirees of primary school teachers and local government staff that are due for retirement from July to December 2024 have been admonished to make proper plans for their retirement lives. The admonition was given by the Chairman, Local Government Staff Pension Board Hon Akeem Ademola Ige while delivering his keynote address…
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….