Pensioners in Ondo state have dissociated themselves from a reported four-day ultimatum issued the state government over alleged non-payment of arrears, even as the pensioners body confirmed that members in the state have been paid till August.
Miffed by the ultimatum report credited to one Funso Odere, the Secretary of the Pensioners body, Prince Adejare Adesida said the body was embarrassed by the report, adding that its originator is not eligible to speak for pensioners in the state as he is only the Secretary of Akure South Local government chapter.
Adesida confirmed that Pensioners in the state have been paid till August like the active civil servants, disclosing that an emergency meeting has been called on the issue with Odere summoned. Insisting that actions would be taken to prevent a reoccurrence, Adesida stressed that pensioners would not allow themselves to be used for politics or serve anybody’s political or personal interest.
At a recent town hall meeting held in Owo, a representative of the Pensioners had given kudos to the Dr. Olusegun Mimiko-led government for making the welfare of pensioners a priority and affirmed that pensioners in the state have received payment of their monthly due till August.
Reacting to the report, the Commissioner for Information, Kayode Akinmade said welfare of the people is a priority for government, adding that efforts of government in this regard are obvious for the sincere to see. He said government had always given welfare of pensioners in the state due attention and concluded that government will continue in that direction.
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