Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has taken a step towards addressing the economic challenges faced by retired primary school teachers and local government retirees in the state.
He has set up a 9-member committee tasked with verifying and making payments for outstanding pensions and gratuities.
The committee was inaugurated at the Government House, Enugu, with the governor emphasizing his commitment to honouring the contributions of retirees who have played a role in building the state.
The Governor who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, highlighted the importance of integrity and experience in the committee’s selection, noting their role in reflecting the hopes and values of the government.
The committee’s responsibilities include verifying pension and gratuity figures, recommending payment plans, and submitting their findings within three weeks.
The governor expressed confidence in the committee’s expertise and its potential to guide future policy decisions.
The committee’s chairman, Rev. Fr. Nnamdi Ambrose Nwankwo, expressed determination to fulfill their responsibilities and provide valuable suggestions for the welfare of retirees.
Other members of the committee include, Donatus Achi, a retired Sermanent Secretary, Comrade Ike Ekere, State Chairman, Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Theophilus Nweke Odo, State Chairman, Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Comrade Kenneth Ugwueze, State Chairman, National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Adenike Okebu, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Revenue, Larry Oguego, human rights activist, Chinedu Ngene from the State Audit Department and Prof. Obiamaka Egbo, Special Adviser to the Governor on Public Finance, who will serve as secretary of the committee.Other members of the committee include, Donatus Achi, a retired Sermanent Secretary, Comrade Ike Ekere.
They also include State Chairman, Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Theophilus Nweke Odo, State Chairman, Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Comrade Kenneth Ugwueze, State Chairman, National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Adenike Okebu, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Revenue, Larry Oguego, human rights activist, Chinedu Ngene from the State Audit Department and Prof. Obiamaka Egbo, Special Adviser to the Governor on Public Finance, who will serve as secretary of the committee.
