OGUN PAYS N4.8B TO PENSIONERS

          The Ogun State Government has paid the sum of Four Billion, Eight Hundred Million Naira (N4.8 billion) as monthly pensions between January and June 2019, to make life more meaningful for the pensioners.

          The Permanent Secretary, Bureau of State Pensions, Mrs. Funmilayo Dada disclosed this during an oversight visit of the House of Assembly Committee on Public Service Matters to the Office of the Head of Service, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, saying  pensioners in the State had been enjoying prompt payment of  pensions since the Prince Dapo Abiodun –led administration came on board.

          Remarking, the House Committee members commended the Bureau for the successes recorded, urging the State government to ensure payment of outstanding gratuity of retirees for them to enjoy the fruits of their labour.

          The Committee on Public Service Matters was led by Hon. Modupe Mujota