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
Retired Permanent Secretaries in Abia State have urged Governor Alex Otti to release their outstanding severance packages and entitlements, including gratuities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former officials, who retired in 2023, made this appeal at a press conference held in Umuahia, the state capital, on Friday. The retirees shared the financial difficulties they … Read more
The Federal Government has approved a ₦32,000 increase in the monthly pensions for retirees following a review of the new minimum wage. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this adjustment is a result of changes made to the salary structure by a government committee. A memo from the National Salaries, Wages, and Income Commission (NSIWC), dated … Read more
The Federal Government has has said that it is commitment to improving the wellbeing of its retirees and creating a conducive atmosphere to live decent lives after retirement. The Director-General, Bureau of Public Service Reform, BPSR, Mr Dasuki Arabi, said this on Friday in Gombe during the 2024 Pre-Retirement Training Programme for retired/retiring officers of … Read more
Disengaged staff of the Lagos Water Corporation recently received their compensation. The corporation’s retirees have also now received their outstanding pensions to date. The LWC says it is now now fully compliant with the State’s Pension Commission. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has facilitated payments of all outstanding, … Read more
Retirees at the Lagos Water Corporation have received a celebratory send forth. They received certificates of service recognising their long service to the corporation. The corporation’s boss Mukhtaar Tijani did the honours at an event in the LWC office. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos Water Corporation (LWC), on Wednesday, bubbled with lots of excitements … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that this was disclosed during the 101st retirement bond certificate presentation ceremony in Lagos on Wednesday, which was well attended by retirees of the state. Speaking at the event, the Director-General, Lagos State Pension Commission, Mr Babalola Obilana, said, the retirement bond certificates symbolised more than just financial rewards, but represented … Read more
Lagos State Government said it paid N1.11bn to 295 retirees in July EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Commissioner for Establishments, Training and Pensions, Mrs Ajibola Ponnle, disclosed this at the 96th retirement bond certificate presentation ceremony to retirees of the Lagos State Public Service on Friday. EDITOR’S PICK Sanwo-Olu Allays Residents’ Fear, … 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
The Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) has organised a four-week, short-term, skills acquisition training and empowerment programme for retiring civil servants in a bid to curb idleness as well as ensure their financial independence in retirement. Speaking at the training programme held recently at the Women Development Centre (WDC), Agege, … Read more
Group of pensioners in Osun State on Wednesday stormed the entrance of the Government Secretariat, Abeere, in protest over the non-payment of their entitlements. Ekohotblog understands that the protesters left service under the Contributory Pension Scheme. The protesters, armed with placards, lamented the hardship they were subjected to over non-payment of their entitlements by the … Read more
Cross River State pensioners, mainly local government retirees, reportedly blocked the Murtala Mohammed Highway in Calabar metropolis to protest the non-payment of their benefits to them by the state government since 2014. They also chanted songs and carried placards as they asked Governor Ben Ayade to pay them their pensions. They arranged chairs and sat … Read more