Retired Primary School Teachers and Local Government Staff have commended t Oyo State Governor , Engr. Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde for being consistent in the payment of gratuity.
The commendation was given during the payment of gratuity to another batch of retired Local Government Staff and Public Primary School Teachers by the Oyo State Local Government Staff Pension Board held yesterday across the geo-political zones of the state.
In his remarks during the monitoring of the payment exercise, the Chairman of the Board Hon Akeem Ademola Ige represented by the Permanent Secretary, Alhaji Lukman Akinola Muraina expressed gratitude to Governor Seyi Makinde for approving Two Billion Naira ( #2b) for payment of gratuity for the months of August and September to over six hundred retired primary school teachers, local government staff and next of kins of deceased retirees.
Alhaji Muraina said the governor has never reneged on his promise to prioritize the welfare of pensioners in the pacesetter state.
He then admonished the beneficiaries to spend their money wisely, that they should not venture into any business with fraudsters and live a healthy lifestyle.
He then solicited for more support and cooperation of all pensioners as the present administration makes life more meaningful for all and sundry especially the senior citizens.
In their separate remarks, the State Chairman, retired Primary School Teachers wing, Comrade Dosu Akinpelu and State Secretary, retired Local Government Staff wing, comrade Ricketts Olasupo gave kudos to governor Seyi Makinde for being consistent in the payment of gratuity and other welfare packages. They also advised the beneficiaries to take good care of their health and spend the money judiciously.
Responding on behalf of the beneficiaries, Mr. Amzat Mojeed Adijolola, Mrs. Adeyemi Mopelola Kemi and Mrs. Orimolade Esther Moromoke appreciated the governor for always considering senior citizens in the scheme of things under this administration and prayed for God’s blessings and wisdom as he continues to steer the ship of the state to promised land .
All the Permanent Secretaries, Local Government Sector, Pastor Adeola Oduola, Mr Femi Akinwale, Dr Adefunke Hamzat, Dr Adedapo Atoyebi, Alhaji Amusat Busari, Mr Thomas Oguntona, Nigeria Union of Pensioners Executives , Local Government Executive Chairmen , Heads of Local Government Administration and other top government officials were in attendance at the payment exercise.
