LASG to pay 444 retirees N1.92 billion

The Lagos State Government has begun the process of paying 444 retirees of the Lagos State Public Service an accrued pension of N1.92bn.

Director-General, Lagos State Pension Commission, Folashade Onanuga disclosed this at the 71st batch Retirement Bond Certificates presentation ceremony held at the NECA Auditorium.

She noted that the number of beneficiaries and amount involved was the biggest so far in the payment of accrued pension rights.

She reiterated that since the inception of the Contributory Pension Scheme, the State Government complied with the financial obligation demanded by the Scheme.

According to Onanuga, the present administration should be commended for the Pension bailout fund of N13 billion approved in the year 2020 budget and for increasing the redemption funding rate from 5% to 10% of total emolument of active workers.

Onanuga advised retirees to be prudent in their spending, while promising them that retirees will be paid monthly.

"The monthly payment of entitlements to retirees will continue in Lagos State and the issue of retirees waiting for months before being paid will soon be a thing of the past," he said.

"Retirees must endeavor to be prudent with their spending and also be aware of their health status so they can live a healthy and long life," she added.

She advised the retirees to be prudent with their spending and also be aware of their health status so they can live a healthy and long life as there are different ailments that come with old age @jidesanwoolu #LASG #ForAGreaterLagos

— The Lagos State Govt (@followlasg) January 31, 2020

On the other hand, Emeka Nwagunor of the Lagos State Health Management Agency enlightened retirees on the benefits of the health scheme which will be obtainable in all general hospitals, private hospitals and all primary health care centres across the State.

He said pensioners can enjoy 100% medical treatment on some ailments because the scheme covers certain categories of surgery at government-owned health facilities including General Hospitals in Lagos, as well as designated private hospitals in the State.

While noting that the scheme also covers high blood pressure, Arthritis, typhoid, malaria, x-ray for hand and legs, he urged the retirees to always visit the nearest hospital to cut transportation expenses and make hospital visits less stressful.

He said pensioners can enjoy 100% medical treatment on some ailments because the scheme covers certain categories of surgery at government-owned health facilities including General Hospitals in Lagos, as well as designated private hospitals in the State #LASG #ForAGreaterLagos

— The Lagos State Govt (@followlasg) January 31, 2020