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  • Oyo Pensioners Elect New Executives

    By Olaolu Fawole

    Delegates of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners from the thirty-three local government areas of Oyo State have elected new executives of the union.

    The new executives would steer the affairs of the union for four years.

    Comrade James Osuntade, who was elected unopposed was sworn in as the new chairman of the union during the State delegates conference held in Ibadan.

    Comrade Joseph Oladipo with one hundred and sixty-three votes defeated Comrade Francis Ogunlowo who had eleven votes to emerge as the new vice chairman of the union.

    Eighteen elective positions were contested unopposed.

    In an interview, the electoral officer of the election, Comrade Bunmi Ogunkolade, who is also the spokesperson, Nigeria Union of Pensioners, lauded the delegates for a free, fair and credible election.

    The newly elected Chairman, Comrade James Osuntade in his acceptance speech, solicited more cooperation from members in the quest to record enviable achievements.

    Also, Secretary, Oyo NUP, Comrade Olusegun Abatan, attributed the achievements of the outgone executives to unity among them.

    In their goodwill messages, the immediate past Chairman, Oyo NUP, Chief Isiaka Abolade and Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Oyo State Council, Comrade Kayode Martins appealed to the new executives to always work in unison.

    While declaring the conference open, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, represented by his Special Adviser on labour matters, Comrade Bayo Titilola-Sodo reiterated his commitment to the welfare of the senior citizens.

    Members of the new executives are Mr Joseph Oladipo as Vice Chairman, Mr Olusegun Olubiyi as Treasurer, Comrade Joel Ayodabo as Trustee 1, Mr Olusegun Oloyede as Trustee 2, while Mrs Aderonke Maboreje is the new Auditor.

    The newly elected Ex-Officio members are Dr Ajani Salami, Prince Wasiu Adegbite, Chief Akintunde Akinpelu, Mr Solomon Akande, Mr Taiwo Ayanlowo, Mrs Toyin Agboke, Mr Sunday Falade, Chief Olusegun Adeleye, Mrs Veronica Adewoyin, Chief Onifade Aderogba, Mr Olusegun Adeleke, Alhaji Aliu Sanuola and Mr Adesupo Ogunsile.

  • Come up with Pensioner Friendly Policies —SW NUP tells Tinubu

    By Leke Adegbite

    Retirees in the Southwest zone under the umbrella of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, have warned those pushing for the postponement of May 29 handover date from President Muhammadu Buhari to the President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to save the country from unnecessary constitutional crisis.

    The pensioners also appealed to Asiwaju Tinubu to come up with policies that will improve their living standard, as demonstrated by outgoing President, Muhammadu Buhari in the last 8years.

    Briefing newsmen on behalf of the Southwest leadership at the end of their Zonal Meeting in Akure, the Ondo State, the Zonal Public Relations Officer of the union, Comrade Olusegun Abatan, pointed out that nothing must change the handover date as enshrined in the nation’s constitution, while the judiciary must be allowed to do justice to the election petitions before them.

    The Union leadership which rated Osun, Ekiti and Ogun state governments poorly in terms of gratuities and pension arrears payments, urged them to emulate Lagos, Oyo and Ondo state governments in enhancing welfare of the senior citizens.

    The NUP leaders commended Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, for being the first governor to approve the Consequential Adjustment in pension of retirees, called on other southwest governors to emulate same.

  • NUP Calls for Separate Ministry for Senior Citizens

    By Wale Oluokun

    The leadership of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, in the South West Zone has appealed to the incoming administration at the federal level to create a separate ministry for retirees to properly address the challenges of senior citizens.

    The Zonal Public Relations Officer of the union, Dr Olusegun Abatan while reading the communiqué of the pensioners after their quarterly meeting in Abeokuta stated that the retirees appealed to the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to improve the welfare of the pensioners.

    The pensioners while congratulating the re-elected governors in the South West urged all of them to implement the consequential adjustment and the thirty-five per cent increment in pension.

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  • NUP Loses Members in Owo Church Attack

    Nigeria Union Of Pensioners, NUP, Ondo State Council, has mourned the death of some members during last Sunday attack on St Francis Catholic Church Owa-luwa Street, Owo, Ondo State.

    The Union also laments the callous ways in which the unprovoked and barbaric massacre was carried out at the church.

    The State Chairman of NUP, Comrade Johnson Osunyemi, stated this in a condolence message issued by the Union’s State Secretary, Comrade Akin Sunday.

    The NUP Chairman condemned the attack which basically cut short the lives of some Senior Citizens who were members of the Union as well as other bright Nigerians especially children, while dozens of people were injured.

    The leadership of the NUP condoles the families of the victims, the Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, the  Olowo of Owo kingdom, the Bishop of Catholic, Diocese of Ondo: Bishop Jude Arogundade, the priest and parishioners of St Francis Catholic Church Owa-luwa, Owo.

    “We want to appeal to our security agencies and the Federal Government to redouble their efforts at protecting the citizenry anywhere they are irrespective of religious or ethnic affiliation.

    The NUP leadership also wants to “strongly appeal to the general public to donate blood for the victims who need emergency blood transfusion. We also need the prayers of all to have the strength to weather the storm.

    The Union commends the efforts of  Ondo state government and the Amotekun Corps at ensuring security of lives and property.

    Leke Adegbite/Olaolu Fawole

  • Union Will Ensure Pensions Owed Retirees Get Paid Soonest – NUP President

    The National President, Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Chief Godwin Abumisi says the union will ensure that pensions owed retirees under the contributory pension scheme are paid soonest.

    Chief Abumisi said this while inaugurating the Oyo and Ogun states chapter of Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Contributory Pension Sectors held in Ibadan.

    He said the union would meet with the National Pension Commission and other relevant stakeholders on ways the pension arrears would be paid without delay.

    Chief Abumisi appealed to the new executives of the Contributory Pension Sector to always put the interest of their members at heart and also not misappropriate the finances of the union

    Earlier, the national chairman of Nigeria Union of Pensioners Contributory Pension Sector, Mr Sylva Nwaiwu had stated that members of the union were being owed millions of naira by the National Pension Commission. 

    The Oyo state chairman of Nigeria Union of Pensioners Contributory Pensions Sector is Chief Joseph Oyadiran while his Ogun state counterpart is Mr Joseph Adewoyin.

    Olaolu Fawole 

  • We are committed to pensioners’ welfare – Prince Abiodun

    Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has distributed 500 million naira to offset the backlog of gratuity and pensions of retirees in the state and local government services.

    While presenting the cheques to some retirees at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, Governor Abiodun, said the step was a demonstration of his administration’s commitment to fulfil its promises to all workers in the state, particularly the retirees.


    Governor Abiodun explained that distribution of 500 million naira to pensioners signalled the commencement of the payment process for all the retirees, adding that apart from the payment of monetary entitlements, his administration was committed to providing other opportunities for the retirees under the state’s social welfare scheme.

    While commending members of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, Ogun State Chapter for their understanding and patience, the governor gave the assurance that his administration would continue to give priority to their welfare.

    In a remark, Chairman, Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Ogun State Chapter, Mr Waheed Oloyede appreciated the State government for wiping their tears and called for the increase of the quarterly payment from 500 million to 1 billion naira.

    Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Mr. Taiwo Abraham, commended Governor Abiodun for alleviating their sufferings, adding that the governor had fulfilled his electioneering promise to pensioners.


    Bolanle Adesida

  • NUP Hails Osun Government Over Distribution of Palliatives

    Members of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, in Osun State has lauded the administration of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola for taking their welfare and well-being as a priority.

    The retirees in the state also showered encomiums on the governor for counting them worthy of benefiting from the rice component donated to the state by the Private Sector Coalition Against Covid-19 (CA-COVID).

    About 4, 000 pensioners in the Osun State received CA-COVID 10kg bags of rice donated to the state to cushion the adverse effects of the global Coronavirus pandemic.

    Some of the retirees who addressed the journalists during the distribution at the Osun State Government Secretariat, Abere, Osogbo, applauded the distribution strategy adopted by the state government to ensure equitable distribution of the palliatives.

    A retiree, Mr Alabi Rafiu, expressed profound appreciation to Governor Oyetola for taking the general welfare of the citizens, particularly pensioners, as a priority.

    Mr Rafiu who represented Local Governments and Primary Schools retirees, attributed the gesture to the love that the government had for senior citizens, particularly the retirees and the vulnerable.

    Another pensioner, Mr Gbadebo Adegboye, appreciated the kind gesture of the Osun State government over the palliatives.

    Mr Adegboye who spoke on behalf of Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, and Secondary Schools pensioners, maintained that the gesture was a reflection of the passion which the government had for the retirees.

    In his remarks, the Commissioner for Commerce, Industries, Cooperatives and Empowerment, Dr Bode Olaonipekun, disclosed that the state had distributed over 30,000 out of the expected 40,000 10kg bags of the CA-COVID rice so far.

    He said the state would not rest on its oars to ensure adequate distribution of the rest of the rice upon receipt, adding that the state was committed to continually upholding and guaranteeing the general welfare and well-being of the citizens.

    Adenitan Akinola

  • Alhaji Isiaka Abolade Emerges Oyo NUP Chairman

    The acting Chairman of Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, Oyo State Council, Alhaji Isiaka Abolade, has been elected as the new Chairman of the Union in Oyo state.

    Alhaji Abolade emerged the new state helmsman at the state delegates’ conference held in Ibadan.

    Earlier, the other contestant for the position of Chairman, Chief Samson Adeleye had withdrawn from the race.

    In his acceptance speech, Chief Abolade assured that his tenure would continue to make welfare of pensioners top priority.

    Speaking with newsmen, State Secretary, Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Mr Olusegun Abatan, stated that the election was hitch-free due to the maturity of the members. 

    The new state exco of Nigeria Union of Pensioners will be in charge of the state affairs of the union for the next four years.

    Olaolu Fawole

  • SWAN Hails Oyo NUP Over Collaboration

    The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, South West Zone has commended Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Oyo State Council for aiding the success of the maiden edition of Oyo SWAN Pensioners Indoor Games.

    SWAN gave the commendation in a letter signed by its Vice-president, Mr Seun Ajayi-Obe, stating that SWAN has enjoyed tremendous support from NUP over the years. 

    The letter acknowledged NUP’s plan to make the just concluded tournament an annual event, pointing out that it would further strengthen the existing cordial relationship between SWAN and Oyo NUP.

    SWAN also made references to the giant strides made by Oyo NUP, such as establishment of the first labour radio station in Africa and ongoing construction of first labour hospital in Nigeria, recommending that such exemplary feat should be emulated by all standardized organizations across the world.

    The association then urged Oyo NUP to continually set the pace while raising the bar in public administration.

    Olaolu Fawole

  • We have paid 7.5 billion naira as pensions since assumption of office – Governor Makinde

    Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says seven point five billion naira has been paid as gratuities since inception of his administration.

    Governor Makinde made this known in Ibadan at the celebration of Pensioners Day organized by the Oyo State Council of Nigeria Union of Pensioners.

    Speaking through his Special Adviser on Labour Matters, Alhaji Sikiru Titilola Sodo, Governor Makinde pointed out that the state government would not relent in giving priority to the welfare of pensioners. 

    Earlier, the Oyo State secretary of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Mr Olusegun Abatan, had commended the state government for prompt payment of pensions to retirees as soon as they disengage from civil service.

    Olaolu Fawole

  • Oyo SWAN/Pensioners Indoor Games 2020 Ends On A High Note

    The maiden edition of the Oyo SWAN-Pensioners Indoor Games has ended in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, with contestants going home with prizes, certificates and memories that will linger on for a long time.

    The event which began on Wednesday at the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP headquarters, Africa’s Model House, Onireke also formed part of a reunion for the participants. 

    While declaring the tournament closed, the Oyo State Executive Secretary of the Union, Mr Olusegun Abatan said next year’s edition will cut across all pensioners in the state.

    Mr Abatan, who commended Oyo SWAN for organising such laudable sporting event said engaging in sports by senior citizens remain a factor that assist in making old people live longer.

    Earlier, Chairman, Oyo State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Mr Olaolu Fawole commended the participants for their efforts, endurance and spirit of sportsmanship throughout the programme. 

    At the end of the competition, Tokunbo Britto emerged winner in the Draught event, Banji Kolesho came second while Princess Aina Sandy clinched the bronze medal.

    In the Cards category, Muili Solaja won gold, Mojeed Adejumo came second, while former International Table Tennis Player and Coach, Sola Abiodun went home with bronze medal.

    Okunola Adeshina outclassed Funke Ibijoju in the final of Ayo Olopon to emerge winner, while Veronica Akinola settled for the third position.

    The programme also witnessed presentation of certificates to members of Oyo SWAN for their active roles in the planning and execution of the 2020 Oyo SWAN Pensioners Indoor Games.

    Adedayo Adelowo

  • Oyo SWAN Partners NUP for Maiden Pensioners Indoor Games

    The maiden edition of Oyo SWAN pensioners’ indoor games begins tomorrow in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

    The event, which is organised by the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Oyo State Chapter in collaboration with Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Oyo State Council, is the first of its kind in Nigeria.

    According to Chairman, SWAN, Oyo State Chapter, Olaolu Fawole, senior citizens will compete for laurels in Ayo Olopon, draughts and cards during the two days sporting event.

    Fawole disclosed that the maiden edition would be used to test run the programme, assuring that subsequent editions would be more competitive.

    Fawole explained further that the competition would equally afford the participants to wine and dine, as it was meant to make them relax.

    Oyo SWAN helmsman, who added that every participant would be issued a certificate of participation, while winners in each category would be presented with prizes.

    Fawole added that for years, focus had always been on younger generations when it came to sports programmes and Oyo SWAN deemed it fit to bring senior citizens together and make them to know that they could win prizes from the games they had been playing at the corner of their homes.

    Oyo SWAN chairman maintained that the association would not relent at promoting sports through journalism, which has been the motto of the association.

    PR/Adedayo Adelowo 

  • Some pensioners earn as low as 300 naira per month – NUP

    Pensioners in the South-West of Nigeria have lamented the nonchalant attitude of some state governors in the zone to the well-being of their retirees.

    The pensioners made this known in a communique issued in Ibadan at the South West zonal meeting of state chairmen and secretaries.

    Reading the communique, the Oyo State Secretary of Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, Mr Olusegun Abatan said many pensioners have been dying due to hunger and ill-health.

    According to Mr Abatan, it was so inhumane that some retirees are still earning as low as three hundred naira as monthly pension.

    He called on state governors to give an upward review to monthly pensions of retirees in their states.

    The pensioners equally called on the federal government to address all issues concerning the agitations of the #EndSARS protesters.

    Olaolu Fawole

  • We have paid 2.9 billion naira to retirees in the past 16 months – Oyo Govt

    Oyo State Government has presented one hundred and eighty million naira gratuity cheques to ninety four retired civil servants.

    Those who benefitted were retired teachers, non-teaching staff, and Judicial Service Commission staff whose papers have been completed as of June 2013.

    Presenting gratuity cheques to the 94 retired civil servants in Ibadan, the Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Professor Dahud Sangodoyin explained that the state government has paid the sum of 2.9 billion naira for about 1900 retirees within 16 months.

    Professor Sangodoyin explained that the state has constituted a committee to fashion out modalities for the state government to clear backlog of gratuities owed to retired civil servants whose papers have been completed and submitted.

    Speaking on behalf of the 94 retired civil servants, the Assistant Secretary, Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Oyo State Chapter, Mr Banji Koleosho appreciated the government kind gesture saying the disbursement of gratuity to retired workers was timely.

    Iyabo Adebisi

  • Pensioners Tasks Osun Government on Welfare

    The Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Osun State Council wants the government to urgently attend to the plight of pensioners in the state.

    In a statement on the occasion of  eid-el kabir celebration, the chairman and secretary of the union, Alhaji Ganiyu Olasunkanmi and Comrade Lawrence Dele Aina called on Governor Oyetola’s administration to sustain prompt payment of pensions and gratuity.

    The statement calls on government to always include pensioners in their various social investment programmes to improve their standard of living.

    It however commends Governor Oyetola for his people oriented programmes and policies, saying his ingenuity had reposition the state for socio economic development.

    The statement enjoins Muslim pensioners to adhere strictly to government directive on covid 19 to avoid the spread of the virus in the state.

    Wasiu Ajadosu

  • Pensioners Urge FG to Allow Students Write WASCE

    Retirees in the six Southwest states under the umbrella the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, (NUP), has advised the Federal Government to allow students to write this year’s WAEC exams despite the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic.

    The Union, which made the plea this in Akure, during its Southwest Council meeting attended by zonal officers, State Chairmen and State Secretary, urged Federal and State governments to put in place preventive measures that would allow Primary 6, JSS and SSS 3 students to write their exams.

    Speaking with Radio Nigeria after the meeting, the Zonal Public Relations Officer of NUP, Chief Olusegun Abatan, also called on the Federal Government to issue circular on the implementation of pension increment in line with the 2018 minimum wage for workers.

    The NUP leaders, who commended Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu for approving 33% pension increase recently, pleaded with him to device means of offsetting accumulated gratuities of pensioners in Ondo State.

    The Southwest pensioners issued 21 days ultimatum to Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwoolu and other states in the zone to settle all outstanding entitlements of pensioners in the state or face mass protests by members.

    Leke Adegbite

  • Makinde Reiterates His Promises to Retirees, Inaugurates Pensioners FM

    Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says he will not renege in his promises to improve welfare of Pensioners. 

    Governor Makinde said this while inaugurating the first labour radio station in Africa, Pensioners Fm, situated at Onireke, Ibadan, Oyo State. 

    Speaking through his deputy Chief of Staff, Alhaji Mojeed Mogbojubola, Governor Makinde stated that well being of pensioners would always be given priority as they have contributed to the development of the nation. 

    He commended Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Oyo State branch, owners of Pensioners Fm, for setting up a radio station that will give voice to the masses.

    Earlier, National President of Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Chief Abel Afolayan, and Oyo State Secretary of the union, Mr. Olusegun Abatan, said Pensioners Fm would not violate the nation’s laws while broadcasting in the dissemination of people friendly programmes.

    Dignitaries at the event included media Professionals among whom were the Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Oyo State council, Mr. Adewunmi Faniran and Vice President, Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, Zone B, Mrs. Morenike Tony-Esan.

    Olaolu Fawole