NUP, appeals for the implementation of new Pension rates for the state Pensioners.
The General Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, National Headquarters, Elder Actor Zal has appealed to the farmer Governor of Niger state, Rt Hon. Mohammed Umar Bago to review pension rates of Pensioners in the state.
The General Secretary,made the appeal in a document addressed to the farmer Governor Mohammed Umar Bago,dated 27 August 2024,made available to our correspondent.
The statement reads, “Nigeria Union of Pensioners,would appreciate your consideration, approval and implementation of the circular with reference number SWC/S/04//S.542/1/449 on the review of Pension rates and that of the public service by the national salaries,income and wages commission.
Elder Zal,also appeal to the Governor to take the interest of pensioners during the implementation of the ₦70, 000 national minimum wage to workers in the state as approved by the federal government,taking into consideration that they had served the state Meritoriosly during their service years.
He said, federal government on it’s part have complied and has approved the review and implementation of pension rates for federal pensioners under the old pension scheme base on deferent salary structure.
He then draw the attention of the governor,on the discussion on the approved ₦70, 000 national minimum wage as approved for workers by the federal government which pensioners are also qualified to benefit from the new Pension rates.
He said,in line with section 173 (3) of the 1999 Constitution of the federal Republic of Nigeria as amended, I hereby convey to you approval for the implementation of new pension rates for pensioners under consolidated salary structure.
