Osun retirees commend Oyetola over contributory pension

Members of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) under the aegis of the Contributory Pension Scheme, Osun Chapter, have applauded the administration of Governor Adegboyega  Oyetola for taking as priority their welfare and general wellbeing.

The members of the Osun Contributory Pension Scheme, which is an arm of the State Chapter of NUP, gave the commendations at the weekend during an interactive session with Governor Oyetola at the Governor’s office, Abere, Osogbo.

The retirees also commended Governor Oyetola for his administrative acumen and noble approach to governance, stressing that “God has given Osun the right man to do the job.”

The leader of the group, Mr. Oyadare Gbenga, lauded the governor for the continued hands of fellowship being extended to them.

Gbenga ascribed some of the peaceful negotiations and dialogues between the government and the workforce to the exceptional leadership quality displayed by the Governor whenever there is an agitation.

Governor Oyetola commended the NUP members for their unflinching support and show of understanding.

The Governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to continuously making life comfortable, worthwhile and meaningful for the citizens in general as well as both active and passive workers.

“I am happy to receive you. I commend you for the courage at fighting for your colleagues to claim your rights. One thing is that if we have money, we will pay, as you all know that despite the meagre resources, we have been faithful to our obligations.

“Osun is not the only state that is challenged as far this backlog of pensions is concerned. Therefore, I doubt if FG will single us out for a bailout. The country is challenged economically. So, we must all put on our thinking caps and devise creative strategies and means of resolving the issue; and that is what we are doing here in Osun. As I speak, those whose outstanding are N500, 000 and below have been cleared up till December, 2020. They are collecting their bonds as we speak. This is our way of taking care of the less privileged. Soon, we will look at those who have between N550, 000 and 650, 000 and so on. Like I said earlier, be patient with us. This phase, too, shall soon pass,” Oyetola advised.

Earlier, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ismail Omipidan, attributed the successful parley to high level of understanding displayed by the pensioners during the Abuja encounter.