More Pension Unions Pledge Support for PTAD New Executive Secretary, Dr. Chioma N. Ejikeme

PTAD Executive Secretary, Dr. Chioma N. Ejikeme received the Executive members of NICON Insurance Pensioners Association, Abuja branch led by Pa Awa Mmaju in her office yesterday during a courtesy visit to congratulate her on her appointment and to pledge their continuous support of the Directorate.

They among other things requested for the payment of their pension arrears. They assured the ES that the Association did not institute any legal proceedings against PTAD as they are the bonafide representatives of the association who are satisfied with the Directorate’s handling of the pension payment and administration. Prayers were offered for her success as the Executive secretary of PTAD.

The ES thanked them for the visit, she assured them that the welfare of all pensioners is of great importance to her. She told them that PTAD has not received any fund release for NICON payment, She promised to facilitate the payment on the availability of fund.

Earlier in the week, the Pensioners of Federal Housing Authority led by Pa. A. L. Oyediran paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Secretary of PTAD, Dr. Chioma N. Ejikeme in her office to felicitate with her on her appointment.

They used the visit to restate some of their concerns that are yet to be addressed including the difference on the 33% arrears paid, Shortfall on the 6% of their pension payment and the Next of Kin that are yet to be paid.

The ES thanked them for the visit and assured them of her commitment to their welfare. She also informed them that the liability on the differences on the 33% and the 6% shortfall was yet to be verified. She requested for more information and evidence to ascertain their complaints and claims. She urged the affected NoK to come with their documents for verification and payment.