The Chairman of the Oyo State Local Government Staff Pension Board, Hon Akeem Ademola Ige and the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) Oyo State Council have expressed their heartfelt appreciation to the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Engr Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde for upward review of monthly pension to all pensioners.
Hon Akeem Ademola Ige described Governor Seyi Makinde as a promise keeper and a great leader, who has been fulfilling his promises to the people of the pacesetter State including the pensioners. He noted that His Excellency has prioritized the welfare of all pensioners since he assumed office in May 2019 and has never reneged.
He stated that workers and pensioners are both enjoying various welfare packages under the present administration led by Governor Seyi Makinde and he is implementing #80, 000 new minimum wage in which salary scale had been signed based on the agreement with the Nigeria Labour Congress and other relevant stakeholders.
Hon Ige said “I am glad that our amiable Governor has announced pension review to all pensioners. This is good news to us as Local Government Staff Pension Board and the pensioners as well. We thank His Excellency, Engr Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde for being magnanimous. God bless and keep him for us in Oyo State”
Also, in a press release jointly signed by the State Chairman and Secretary Com Osuntade James Ayoade and Com Dr Olusegun Abatan respectively on behalf of the entire members of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners Oyo State council said “we appreciate His Excellency, Engr Seyi Makinde for his love , compassion and commitment to the welfare of our members”.
“We wish to inform our revered members that His Excellency has announced pension review for all pensioners. The least paid pensioner will now earn #25,000. His Excellency has also graciously factored in 33% pension increase previously denied by past administrations which was to have been implemented in 2010”.
“Consequential adjustment to pension in 2019; 20% on pension increase across board .Payment of the review takes effect from January, 2025 payment”
“We pray that God in His infinite mercy will keep our amiable Governor and his family and grant them His abundant benevolence.” The statement read.
E-Signed
Banke Adeyemo
DDESS
LGSPB
Oyo State ICT
January 15, 2025
