Pensioners in Ekiti State are celebrating significant support from Governor Biodun Oyebanji, who recently released N4.6 billion for the payment of outstanding gratuities to state and local government retirees.
The Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Pensioners, Ekiti State Branch, Joel Akinola, called the move unprecedented and expressed gratitude during the union’s monthly prayer summit.
In addition to the gratuity payments—N3.2 billion for state pensioners and N1.4 billion for local government pensioners—the governor introduced a N10,000 monthly palliative for all pensioners, provided a new bus for the union, and funded a free healthcare program. The state government is also supporting the union’s guest house construction.
While commending Oyebanji’s dedication, Akinola urged the governor to address the remaining one month’s pension owed to local government retirees and establish recreational centers in each of the 16 local government areas. He emphasized that these centers would offer retirees a space to relax and socialize, enhancing their quality of life after years of service.
