The bill seeking the amendment of the Pension Reform Law 2013 sent to the Ogun State House of Assembly by the Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun today at the plenary passed through the first reading stage. The amendment law tagged HB NO 31/OG/2013 was meant to address perceived shortcomings and grey areas of the contributory pension scheme, make it meet current trends and ensure that no worker in the State suffer any sense of loss.
Also at the plenary today, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Suraj Ishola Adekunbi read two letters sent to the Assembly by Governor Amosun. The letters are those seeking the approval of the lawmakers to obtain a N2billion housing development loan from the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria and another seeking a bill for a law to amend the Ogun State Parks and Garages Development Board law, 2006. According to the Governor’s letter, the loan facility if approved, would quicken the process of providing affordable housing and further improve the standard of living of the people.
Meanwhile, Rt. Hon. Adekunbi has commended Nigerian women for their contributions to national development, describing them as a major foundation upon which the pillar of the nation’s growth and stability rests. Adekunbi gave the description today while receiving the State Chapter of the National Council of women Society led by its President, Alhaja Morufat Animasaun during a courtesy call on him.
He said the current administration in the State had taken a lead in women empowerment and appointment, emphasizing that women occupy strategic positions in the government of the State. Earlier in her remarks, a member of the group, Mrs. Victoria Adepitan lauded the State Government and the Assembly’s leadership for ensuring stability in governance, which according to her had aided the development process of the State.
Via: Ogun State Government - Official Press Release