The Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Oyo State Chapter has applauded the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Engr Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde and Local Government Staff Pension Board authority for adopting an orderly and senior citizens friendly approach during the just concluded. “I Am Alive Physical Verification Exercise” for retired Primary School Teachers and Local Government Staff across the thirty three Local Governments in the Pacesetter state.The commendation was given by the state Chairmen of both retired primary school teachers and local government staff Comrade Dosu Akinpelu and Alhaji Muniru Adesope respectively.The Executives of the Nigerian Union of Pensioners also appreciated Governor Seyi Makinde for providing security personnel in all the screening centers across the state.In pursuance of its statutory mandate in ascertaining the actual number of Pensioners on payroll that are still alive , the Oyo State Local Government Staff Pension Board conducted ” I Am Alive Physical Verification Exercise” of all retired Local Government staff, primary school teachers and non teaching staff of public primary schools across the thirty three Local Governments in the state for the year 2026.While monitoring the “I Am Alive Physical Verification” exercise across the thirty three Local Governments, the Chairman of the Oyo State Local Government Staff Pension Board, Hon Akeem Ademola Ige reiterated Engr Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde led administration’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of all pensioners in the Pacesetter state.Hon Akeem Ige said retirees that have health issues in different hospitals were screened through video calls and further explained that pensioners that are outside the country will also be screened through video calls at a date to be communicated to them. Retired primary school teachers and local government retirees trooped out in large numbers in all the thirty three Local Governments and expressed gratitude to Governor Seyi Makinde and Oyo State Local Government Staff Pension Board for conducting a stress free “I Am Alive Screening” exercise and used the occasion to pray for the safe return of the abducted teachers and pupils of Oriire Local Government.The “I Am Alive Physical Verification Exercise” commenced on Monday, 1st June, 2026 and ended on Thursday, 11th June at designated centres across the state.Responding on behalf of the pensioners , retired local government staff who is also the Chairman of the Oyo State Civil Service Commission Alhaji Kamardeen Aderibigbe, Alepata of Igboho, Oba Dr Joel Olalere Olawuwo , a retired primary school teacher and Chairman, conference of retired Heads of Local Government Administration , Alhaji Gbolagade Agboluaje took turns to laud Governor Seyi Makinde for being consistent in doling out various welfare packages to pensioners since assumption of office till date.Hon Akeem Ademola Ige finally commended Board members of the Oyo State Local Government Staff Pension Board, ALGON Chairman , Hon Sikiru Oyedele Sanda, other Local Government Executive Chairmen, NUP Executives, Oyo State chapter, the Permanent Secretary Local Government Staff Pension Board TPL Olufemi Akinwale and other Permanent Secretaries across the administration zones of the LG sector of the state, management and staff of the Board and other stakeholders for the success of the screening exercise.E-Signed Mrs Banke Adeyemo DESS LGSPB Mon, 15th June , 2026
