CITIZENS COMPASS – The Association of Retired Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries in Ogun State yesterday, expressed gratitude to Governor Dapo Abiodun for making life more meaningful for pensioners.
The Governor also received a prestigious award at the 5th Annual General Meeting and 25th Anniversary of the association.
Chairman of the Association, Engr. Niyi Abiola, speaking at the anniversary celebration, noted that retirees in Ogun State have never had it so good, even as he praised Governor Abiodun for prioritising their welfare.
Abiola said the award was in recognition of the governor’s outstanding commitment to the welfare of retired public servants and elder statesmen in the state.
According to him, under Governor Abiodun’s leadership, retirees have benefited from prompt monthly pension payments, offsetting of arrears owed by previous administrations, and the release of N5 billion recently for the payment of gratuity, thereby reducing the backlog.
He also stated that the state government has assisted the association in constructing its Secretariat, while various palliative measures have been implemented to cushion the impact of the current inflation on members.
He praised the governor’s efforts and is optimistic that his administration will continue addressing retirees’ concerns.
The Head of Service (HoS), Mr. Kehinde Onasanya, who accepted the award on behalf of Governor Abiodun, encouraged the association to continue showing love and support for the governor.
He assured them that Governor Abiodun will continue prioritising civil servants’welfare.
