The Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Ododo, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare of pensioners, assuring that measures are in place to guarantee the regular disbursement of gratuities and the gradual clearance of outstanding pension liabilities.
According to a statement from the National Pension Commission on Saturday, the governor pledged during a courtesy visit to the Director-General of PenCom, Ms Omolola Oloworaran.
During the visit, Ododo congratulated Oloworaran on her recent appointment, describing her as a proud daughter of Kogi State while pledging his unwavering support at all times.
The Governor reaffirmed his administration’s strong commitment to pensioners’ welfare, highlighting ongoing measures to ensure the regular disbursement of monthly gratuity payments and the clearance of outstanding pension liabilities.
He also noted his continued advocacy for pension sector reforms, which began even before assuming office.
In her remarks, the DG commended Ododo’s dedication to the welfare of retirees and acknowledged the important role he has played in addressing pension-related challenges.
She expressed PenCom’s readiness to collaborate with the Kogi State Government to further strengthen pension administration and safeguard the welfare of workers and retirees in the state.
“The visit concluded with both parties reaffirming their shared vision of building a sustainable and transparent pension system that guarantees financial security for workers during retirement,” concluded the statement.
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