Fayemi Pays 100 Milion gratuity to another 45 pensioners
Ekiti State Government has reassured continuous payment of the arrears
of gratuity to pensioners in the state to enable them live the desired
and deserved good live after their meritorious service to the state.
The Executive Secretary of Pension Transitional Administration
Department (PTAD), Mr. James Akinola gave the assurance while
distributing cheque of gratuity to another set of 45 pensioners in
Ado-Ekiti.
Mr. Akinola noted that the increase in the money allocated for
gratuity from the initial 10 million naira by the immediate past
administration to 100 million by Governor Fayemi-led administration
has made it possible to increase the number of pensioners collecting
their gratuity monthly.
The Executive Secretary who explained that the 45 pensioners that
collected their cheque of gratuity were among those that retired in
the year 2012 called on them to use the gratuity judiciously and pray
that they will all enjoy it in good health with peace of mind.
Mr. Akinola also called on the pensioners to continue praying for the
Fayemi-led administration to enable the government fulfill its desire
to ensure good welfare of retirees and the entire people of Ekiti.
The State Secretary of Pensioners, Mr. Azeez Agbaje commended the
workers of PTAD for their dedication to work and charged them to
continue to be honest and transparent in their dealings.
