Presenting cheques
totalling N501,605,815.84 to the 279 pensioners who had retired
from the service of the State and local governments on Friday, the Governor said
the payment is a demonstration of his administration’s commitment the welfare of
pensioners and to ensure that they receive their
benefits as and when due.
According to a release signed by Mr Yinka Oyebode, the Chief Press Secretar to the governor,Dr. Fayemi explained
that the delay in the payment of gratuity was not unconnected to the biometric
data capture of all pensioners and workers on the payroll of the state
government aimed at ensuring a pragmatic planning and personnel
financial management in the State. He assured the pensioners of regular release
of funds for the payment of all gratuities.
On the implementation
of the 6 per cent and 15 per cent incremental rates for pension allowances, the
Governor stated that government has approved these incremental rates but the
dwindling finances faced by the state was responsible for failure to implement
same.
“Be that it may, we
are looking inward to raise fund for the implementation. I have directed the
Ekiti State Pension Commission to determine all indebtedness to pensioners
including those of the corporations and tertiary institutions. This is important
so that we can have a holistic record of all monies owed pensioners to be able
to plan the payment,” he said.
While restating that
the Government has a pact with the people for the efficient delivery of good
governance, Fayemi urged all and sundry to shun “all vices” and be willing to do
their parts in ensuring that Ekiti State reclaims its place of pride in
integrity and industry.
He added that the
state would soon commence deductions into the Contributory Pension Fund and
urged all eligible workers who have not yet registered to do so as soon as
possible.
The Governor commended
the management of the Ekiti State Pension Commission for effective pension
administration in the state; saying that the administration has consolidated all
pension offices under the aegis of Ekiti State Pension Commission.
Fayemi who congratulated the beneficiaries
stressed that the money is a reward for their toil and service to the State and
it “is your right to demand it” and it is his duty to pay.
In his remarks, the
Chairman of the State Pension Commission, Mr Oluwole Ojo commended the State
Governor for the payment of the gratuity, saying that his administration’s care
for the elderly is not only reflected in the social security scheme but also in
the payment of pension and gratuity despite the meagre resources of the state
government
Ojo who said that
pension administration has worn a new status in the state stated that the new
drive is aimed at ensuring that those who have served in the public service get
their benefits in a short time and without stress.
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