Fayemi distributes N100 million Cheques to Pensioners
Ekiti State governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, on Tuesday, presented cheques worth N100 million as payment of gratuity to 41 local government primary school retirees in the state.
The Governor who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, said payment of the gratuities was in fulfilment of his promises to ensure that pensioners enjoy a worthy life after their meritorious service to the State.
Fayemi reiterated his commitment to prioritizing issues that affect the welfare and well being of pensioners with an assurance to sustain the techniques adopted in defraying outstanding gratuities in the state.
He promised to continue to utilize his position as the Chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum in leading a frontal advocate that would position issues and policies affecting pensioners on the front burner of government agenda.
While assuring that Government would continue to try its best in making life comfortable for retirees, Fayemi urged the beneficiaries to expend the money on profitable ventures.
He said: “You have laboured for Ekiti State and now you are to collect the fruit of your labour and it speaks to the commitment of the government at ensuring that gratuity and pension are paid as at when due. It saddens the heart of the Governor that many retirees that served their fatherland had not been paid their entitlement.”
“The Governor is desirous of leading a frontal attack on all the liabilities that our pensioners are due for both in Ekiti State and as the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum.”
“Pensions and gratuities payment would continue to be on the front burner of the Government policies as long as you have the governor piloting the affairs of this state and pensioners can go to bed knowing fully well that issues that affect their welfare and well being will continue to get primary attention of this government.”
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