Ogun Pensioners Urge Governor Abiodun for Gratuity Release

During the 2026 Pensioners Day Celebration in Abeokuta, the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Ogun State Council, represented by State Chairman Comrade Waheed Oloyede, appealed to Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun to release outstanding gratuities owed from January 2021 to June 2025 and approve consequential pension increases for long-standing retirees. Oloyede expressed gratitude for the governor's previous actions, including prompt monthly pension payments and the release of backlogged gratuities owed by previous administrations.

He emphasized the financial hardships faced by retirees, many of whom earn as low as N30,000 monthly despite rising living costs. Oloyede called for the approval of pension adjustments to enhance the welfare of senior citizens and acknowledged the free Health Insurance Scheme for pensioners, while urging improvements in its implementation.

Ogun NLC Chairman Comrade Hameed Ademola-Benco also urged the governor to address retirees' grievances. Governor Abiodun was represented by the Head of Service, Mr. Olaranwaju Saka.