Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved the release of bond certificates worth N2.1bn to retirees under the contributory pension scheme at the state and local government levels.
The state’s Head of Service, Samuel Ayanleye Aina in a statement also disclosed that the beneficiaries shall be presented the bond certificates at the LG service commission hall on Thursday.
“The Governor of Osun State, His Excellency, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, has graciously approved the release of bond certificates worth N2.1bn for the payment of accrued right benefits of another batch of Retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme at the State and Local Government levels,” Aina stated.
He said that this development is in consonance with one of the campaign promises of the Osun State governor in ensuring that the welfare of pensioners and active workers is given adequate attention during his tenure.
According to Aina, the beneficiaries of this kind gesture of Adeleke are retired Staff of Local Government Areas, Local Council Development Areas, Area Councils, Ministries, Departments & Agencies (MDAs), Secondary Schools, Tertiary Institutions and Parastatals.
“Accordingly, His Excellency, the Governor, will preside over the presentation of the Bond Certificates to the beneficianes tomorrow, Thursday, 10th August, 2023 at the Local Government Service Commission Hall, Abere at 10.00 a.m,” Aina added.
The Osun state Head of Service also said that all the beneficianes and the general public are requested to grace the occasion.
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