By Olubunmi Agboola
The Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP), Oyo State Council, wants the management of Broadcasting Corporation Oyo State, BCOS, and some tertiary institutions to implement the directive by the state government on an upward review of pensions.
National Secretary, Nigeria Union of Pensioners NUP, Mr Olusegun Abatan made the call during a press briefing held at the pensioners’ building, Agbarigo Onireke, Ibadan.

Mr Abatan explained that despite the five-month upward review of pensioners’ salaries by Governor Seyi Makinde, some pensioners in institutions like LAUTECH, Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, and others are yet to receive their payments due to the refusal of the affected institutions to comply with the directive of the state government.
While appreciating the state government for making Oyo State pensioners the highest paid in the country, Mr Abatan called on the government to compel the managements of these institutions to pay their pensioners without further delay, as failure to do so would force them to the streets.
Also, in his contribution, former Labour Leader, Oyo State, Mr Waheed Olojede explained that several letters have been written to the affected managements with no response.
While reacting, the Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Oyo State Council, Mr Kayode Martins said the harmonious atmosphere in the state would not be compromised, urging all the affected management to do the needful without delay.
In his submission, the NUP Chairman in Oyo state, Mr James Osuntade, assured that the welfare of all pensioners in Oyo would be prioritised.
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