President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has removed Dr. Chioma Ejikeme as the Executive Secretary of the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) and appointed Miss Tolulope Abiodun Odunaiya as her successor. The announcement was made on Monday through a statement by PTAD spokesperson Olugbenga Ajayi, confirming Miss Odunaiya’s appointment as the new leader of the agency. “We … Read more
Federal government pensioners staged a protest in Abuja, blocking access to the Federal Ministry of Finance, to demand the release of their accrued pension rights. The demonstration, led by Comrade Sylva Nwaiwu, the National Chairman of the National Union of Contributory Pensioners, is calling for the immediate disbursement of their entitlements. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter … Read more
Abia State was known to be among states owing workers salaries and pensions Since his election as Governor of Abia a year ago, Alex Otti has cleared all salary arrears and pension backlogs. He recently signed a bill to stop payment of pension to former governors and their deputies to free up funds for development. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Sokoto, has approved the payment of half salary as a Ramadan gift to all civil servants, from primary school teachers to local government staff, as well as pensioners in the state. This gesture is part of the governor’s efforts to ensure that Muslims in the state … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has announced an extension of the wage award for workers in the state for six months. The governor announced this on Friday during the commissioning of the 12.5km Challenge–Odo Ona-Elewe-Elebu –Apata dualized road project. Recall that in October, the Oyo State Government approved the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National President of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, Mr. Godwin Abumisi, yesterday, decried the removal of fuel subsidy, saying it has brought pain, frustration and hardship to pensioners in the country. Abumisi said this at the opening of the National Executive Council, NEC, meeting of the union, in … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was a mild drama on Monday in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, when three pensioners collapsed while participating in the ongoing forensic audit of active and passive government workers. The senior citizens arrived at the Centre for Black Culture and International Understanding, the venue of the exercise, waiting for … Read more
The Lagos State Government has begun online verification execrise for local government pensioners EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Office of Local Government Establishments, Training and Pensions has commenced the online “I’m Alive” verification exercise for pensioners to determine the current status of all Local Government Pensioners. In her address at … Read more
They said some Governors have also refused to review pensions of retirees, even though the constitution provides that pensions should be reviewed every five years We will openly tell pensioners and their families and their supporters and in their villages and towns not to vote for that particular candidate EDITOR’S PICK Party Delegates Furious After … Read more
Lagos State government announced on Friday that it had paid N1.128 billion in April pensions and contributions for 438 retirees Retirees praised the state government for its efforts to improve pensioner welfare EDITOR’S PICK: 2023: Support Group Purchase Nomination Form For Tinubu And Sanwo-olu Eid Celebration: Lagos Govt. Reverse Decision On Public Holidays, Announces New … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the payment of new minimum wage to pensioners, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. Ejikeme stated that with the presidential approval, PTAD had been empowered to start the upward adjustment of all pensioners’ benefits according to the approved template. President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the payment of new minimum wage to … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the Imo State Government to immediate pay three months salary arrears owed to workers, pensioners in the state. Mr Ayuba Wabba, NLC President said this in a letter addressed to the governor and made available to newsmen on Monday in Abuja. Read Also: I Didn’t Recant My Statements, … Read more
Protesting pensioners in Benue State on Sunday, September 8, held a church service at the gate of the Government House, Makurdi, over unpaid 20 months pension arrears and gratuities worth about N25 billion. The pensioners had since September 4 been sleeping under rain and sunshine at the gate to drive home their demand. Read More: … Read more