Ogun State - Pension Arrears: Ex-Service Men Take Case To Amosun

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 Military Pensioners in Ogun State today called on the State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun to prevail on the Federal Government to pay their outstanding pension arrears immediately.

The Pensioners, under the aegis of Military Pensioners of Ogun State made the call during a protest to the Oke-Mosan Governor’s Office and decried the nonchalant attitude of the Federal Government towards their welfare, saying it had only paid lip service to their well being.

The Chairman of the Association, Sgt. Samuel Awosanya (rtd) noted that since 2009 when the Federal Government approved a 53% increase in their pension, it had not effected it, lamenting that with the present economic realities, what they currently earn as pensions could not sustain them.

According to him, the decision to approach the Governor stemmed out of their conviction that Governor Amosun was a listening and caring leader who is always concerned about the welfare of the entire workforce including retirees in the Ogun State Civil Service. The military pensioners also commended the State Government for its rebuilding mission which was being felt throughout the nook and crannies of the State.

“Most of us can no longer meet up with our responsibilities to our families. We live in hunger and most of our children are out of school because we cannot pay their fees. Our members are dying on a daily basis because they cannot afford hospital bills. This is why we are calling on you as a listening Governor to help us take our case to the Federal Government. We have suffered enough for the country” Awosanya lamented.

Responding, Governor Amosun, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Barrister Taiwo Adeoluwa promised that their case would be taken to the Federal Government with a view to ensuring that the matter was resolved within the shortest time possible.

While commending them for conducting themselves in a civil manner, Governor Amosun appealed to them to continue exercising patience, as the case was beyond what the State Government could handle on its own.

“Although what you have come for is a Federal Government matter, I can assure you on behalf of Mr. Governor that necessary steps will be taken to assist in getting your case to the appropriate quarters. For us in Ogun State, whatever affects you affects us because you are our people”, the SSG said.

Via: Ogun State Government - Official Press Release