Omolola Afolabi
The Lagos State Government has paid N1.8bn bond arreers to 418 pensioners to ensure they do not suffer undue hardship during the restriction order.
A statement by the Commissioner for Establishments, Training and Pensions, Mrs. Ajibola Ponnle, stated the gesture was one of the many measures put in place by the government to ensure that elderly citizens are not affected by the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ponnle also disclosed that the usual Bond presentation ceremony did not hold in compliance with the directive against gathering of more than 25 persons in any location, saying, however the Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC) transferred the Bond Certificates of the 418 pensioners to their respective Pension Fund Administrators (PFA) for the pay-out of accrued rights.
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While giving notice that the verification exercise for Lagos State pensioners under the Defined Benefit Scheme has been postponed, the Commissioner hinted that the Civil Service Pensions Office is exploring alternative verification methods to be announced in due course.
She reiterated that LASPEC offices remain available virtually and advised pensioners with any inquiries to contact the official telephone numbers – +2348023065860; +2348023064050.
The Commissioner implored Pensioners to stay indoors, stay safe and observe the widely publicised social distancing methods, affirming that Lagos State will continue to care for its pensioners.
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