PenCom announces details of meeting with Kogi Gov Ododo

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) announced details of a meeting with Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo, where he pledged support for pension reform. Governor Ododo assured ongoing measures for regular disbursement of monthly gratuity payments and clearing outstanding pension liabilities.

The Director-General of PenCom, Omolala Oloworaran, commended the governor's dedication to retiree welfare and collaboration with the commission. Governor Ododo emphasized the importance of pension sector reform since assuming office.

The meeting concluded with both parties reaffirming a shared vision of a sustainable and transparent pension system to ensure financial security for workers in retirement. This development comes amidst controversies surrounding the Police Pension Scheme and calls for PenCom's implementation by the Nigerian Labour Congress.