Kwara State owe pensioners over N11 billion
Kwara State owe pensioners over N11 billion in pension and gratuity arrears. This was disclosed by the state Commissioner for Finance and Planning, Mrs Florence Oyeyemi, while addressing the people of Oke-ero LGA at a Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday in Iloffa.
Responding to a pensioner who expressed worry over non-payment of his pension, the commissioner blamed previous administrations for the outstanding payment. She said the previous administrations owed over N11 billion in pension, and the current administration is unable to pay all the outstanding because of the backlog and the meagre resources at their disposal.
Oyeyemi said that the government was doing its best to ensure pensioners are well taken care of in the state. She also disclosed that over N30 million go to the local government councils monthly, while N100 million go to the state, to settle pensioners. “This is what the pensioners will share every month. I have backlog of names from Oke-ero LGA and I have to beg to get this.” If you want us to be presenting reports through your union we will do it. We are committed to payment of gratuity and regular payment of pension and salaries, she assured.
Mr Bamidele Kayode, another pensioner who spoke at the meeting, however commended Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for prompt payment of pension, adding that the governor should be encouraged to do more.
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