Governor of Ondo State, Fortunate Aiyedatiwa, on Monday, flagged off the majority cost of N2.396 billion in gratuity arrears to 2016 and 2017 retirees within the state service.
In response to Aiyedatiwa, the train was a continuation of a deliberate and well-thought-out coverage to make sure that each retiree receives their advantages in a good and clear method.
Whereas talking on the Cocoa Convention Corridor, Governor’s Workplace, Akure, the governor promised to clear the backlog of pension and gratuity arrears inherited by his administration.
Aiyedatiwa maintained that the disbursement was a product of constant planning, coming barely every week after his authorities paid over N1.4 billion to native authorities and first college retirees.
He mentioned, “This can be a end result of our administration’s sincerity of function and unwavering resolve to honour women and men who gave their energy, mind and years of service to the event of Ondo State.”
The governor maintained that his administration adopted the “yr of exit” methodology as the only real criterion for gratuity qualification to remove bias and confusion within the course of.
In response to him, retirement shouldn’t be an finish however a dignified transition that deserves honour, equity, and respect. He added that his authorities is dedicated to the welfare of pensioners.
“We’re resolutely dedicated to clearing all backlog of gratuity obligations. Our retirees deserve empathy, honour, and respect. This isn’t an act of favour; it’s a ethical and constitutional responsibility we maintain pricey.”
He recalled that since assuming workplace, his authorities had launched N180 million month-to-month to defray gratuity arrears, whereas guaranteeing the common cost of pensions at each the state and native authorities ranges.
On his half, the Everlasting Secretary of the Ondo State Pension Transitional Division, Bunmi Alade, lauded the governor for prioritising retirees’ welfare regardless of ongoing initiatives competing for funds.
Alade disclosed that the N2.396 billion cost marked the primary time within the state’s historical past that two full years of gratuity arrears had been cleared concurrently.
