close
Monday, August 18, 2025

Kogi govt reaffirms commitment to pensioners’ welfare

Mr Ododo reiterated the Kogi government’s position during a courtesy visit to the commission.

• August 18, 2025
Ododo signing document
Ahmed Ododo [Credit: Kogi state government]

Governor Ahmed Ododo has reaffirmed his administration’s strong commitment to the welfare of pensioners in Kogi.

This was disclosed in a statement by the National Pension Commission’s management on Monday.

According to PenCom, Mr Ododo reiterated the Kogi government’s position during a courtesy visit to the commission.

He highlighted the ongoing measures by his administration to ensure the regular disbursement of monthly gratuity payments and the clearance of outstanding pension liabilities to pensioners in Kogi.

He also noted his continued advocacy for pension sector reforms, which began even before assuming office as the Kogi governor.

The governor also congratulated Omolola Oloworaran on her recent appointment as director-general of PenCom, describing her as a proud daughter of Kogi, while pledging his unwavering support at all times.

In her remarks, the director-general commended the governor’s dedication to the welfare of retirees and acknowledged the important role he had played in addressing pension-related challenges.

She expressed PenCom’s readiness to collaborate with the Kogi government to further strengthen pension administration and safeguard the welfare of workers and retirees in the state.

According to the statement, both parties reaffirm their shared vision of building a sustainable and transparent pension system that guarantees financial security for workers during retirement.  

(NAN)

We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.

More from Peoples Gazette

Abubakar Kyari

Agriculture

FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology

The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices

Katsina State

Politics

Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku

“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”

LEGISLATIVE GAVEL

States

Police arraign man over alleged theft of property worth N370,000

The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge preferred against him.

Idia Ize-Iyamu

Health

Idia Ize-Iyamu takes over as first female CMD at UBTH

Ms Ize-Iyamu, a professor of dentistry and orthodontics, also became the first dentist to be appointed as UBTH’s CMD.

Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru

Africa

Defence minister tasks NDC graduates on strengthening institutions for good governance

Mr Badaru gave the charge at the college’s graduation lecture in Abuja, which featured the former Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo as the guest lecturer.

National Youth Games (NYG)

States

Ondo ready for National Youth Games, says OSSC chief

The general manager of the Ondo State Sports Council, Sunday Fagite, says the state is ready for the upcoming National Youth Games.