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From Lateef Dada, Osogbo
More than 1,000 retirees under the Osun State Contributory Pension Scheme, yesterday protested, stating the severe hardships faced by members.
At a press conference in Osogbo, key figures such as Alhaji Ayinde Toyeen (State Coordinator), Pastor Adepoju Sunday (Chairman), and Alhaja Abidoye (Chairperson 2), appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for assistance.
They lamented the dire situation faced by Osun retirees, stating that many are suffering financial distress, with some experiencing daily fatalities due to lack of access to medical care.
“We, the retirees under the Osun State Contributory Pension Scheme, humbly appeal to President Tinubu to kindly intervene and help save our souls,” they stated. The leaders urged the President to address the ongoing issues at the local government level, stressing the urgent need for intervention to alleviate the plight of contributory pensioners.
They called for an amicable resolution regarding the payment of outstanding entitlements for retirees, particularly those from primary schools and local governments between 2017-2026, as well as secondary school, tertiary institutions, and civil service retirees from 2020-2026.
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The pensioners emphasized, “We respectfully urge Mr. President to appeal to leaders and members of his political party in Osun State to cooperate in resolving these issues and help prevent further avoidable and untimely deaths among retirees.”
Expressing their commitment to being law-abiding citizens, they pleaded for urgent intervention in the interest of humanity, justice, and fairness.
They acknowledged and appreciated Governor Ademola Adeleke for his notable efforts in alleviating the suffering of retirees in the state.
The pensioners recognized the steps taken by the current administration, including the payment of 28 months of half salaries owed by the previous government, 12 months of half salaries to bonded retirees, and the registration of retirees under the State Health Insurance Scheme.
They noted the ongoing payment of a N10,000 monthly palliative to each retiree as a positive development.
These interventions, they said, have brought much-needed relief and hope to many pensioners who have endured years of hardship.
