Lagos State has urged intending retirees to secure their future by preparing adequately for life after retirement.

Commissioner for Establishments, Training and Pensions Mrs. Ajibola Ponnle spoke at the opening of a three-day pre-retirement workshop titled ‘Entrepreneurial Life after Retirement’.

Ponnle said: “This pre-retirement training for staff of the Lagos State government is of paramount importance. The essence is to ensure that you are well prepared to face the challenges of life after retirement, and maintain an improved lifestyle even as senior citizens.”

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The commissioner stressed that business ideas, investment opportunities and healthy living tips in retirement, among other topics of interest, would be discussed in the next three days. She, therefore, urged the participants to listen well so that they can get the best from the training.

She added: “Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is passionate and committed to the welfare of retirees, thereby making Lagos not only the most pension-compliant in the country, but also the state to beat. I encourage all participants to fully participate in all the sessions and avail themselves of the opportunities. There is no gainsaying the fact that this workshop would go a long way to ensure that they are equipped and empowered for the next phase of life.”

Permanent Secretary, Civil Service Pension Office, Olayiwole Onasanya, who was represented by Babalola Obilana, said the training was to prepare the civil servants for life after service.