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Oyetola approves N1bn to pay pension arrears
By Modupe Shodeinde
Governor of Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola has given approval of over N1 billion to pay pension arrears in the state.
The Governor approved the sum of one billion, one hundred and eight million Naira (N 1,108,000,000) to pay pensioners.
The Head of Service, Dr. Festus Olowogboyega Oyebade, made this known during a inter-religious prayer session organised by the government.
Oyebade appraised the Governor for his thoughtfulness and care about the welfare of workers and the people he governs.
“In spite of the challenging times in 2020, he did not undermine the welfare of workers and citizens. We will recall that he approved the implementation of annual increment, minimum wage, promotion and conversion for workers in the state without agitation.
“Barely 17 hours to Christmas, the governor told me that he was bothered about how the celebrations would be for pensioners, and not long after, he summoned the Commissioner for Finance and the Accountant-General, and asked for a quick intervention.
“The sum of five hundred and eight million Naira of the total sum was approved to pay the pensions of retired civil servants; the sum of one hundred and fifty million Naira was approved to pay retirees under the contributory pensions scheme; an additional fifty million Naira was approved for the part-payment of the gratuities of retired officers under the old pensions scheme.” he said.
