By Thompson Yamput
Kogi Government on Sunday assured retirees that pensions and gratuities would be paid them devoid of a third party or connections.
Mrs Mariam Abedo, Director-General of the Kogi State Pension Commission, disclosed this in an Exclusive Chat with the State Governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Ismaila Isah in Lokoja
Abedo affirmed, “Pensions and gratuities payments are now being processed transparently, eliminating the need for personal connections or lobbying before benefits are paid to retirees ”
She explained that the government has introduced a technology-driven payment system that ensures fairness and efficiency.
“Once a retiree’s documentation is complete, their payment is processed without any influence. We currently process over 200 retirees daily,” she stated.
The DG further disclosed that the commission has significantly cleared pension arrears as the state has consistently made funds available to meet obligations of retirees.
She emphasized that transparency and accountability have improved the commission’s operations, making the payment process smoother and more reliable.
Abedo also warned retirees against falling victim to individuals who claim they can influence payments of benefits, stressing that all entitlements are processed strictly on merit.
She commended Gov. Ahmed Ododo for prioritizing the welfare of pensioners and reassured retirees that payments would continue as funds are available to the commission to pay benefits to retirees in the state. (ephemeralnews.com.ng)
