A total of 573 living and dead pensioners in Oyo State were presented gratuity cheques amounting to N1.3billion, on Monday. The beneficiaries, that include 449 pensioners living and next-of-kins of 124 dead pensioners, are drawn from those primary school teachers that retired in 2011 and 2012 and from those local government workers that exited service in 2014. Secretary, Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Oyo State, Mr Segun Abatan, chided those who deride the state government for regarding the payment of salaries and pensions as an achievement. Among others present were Secretary, Local Government Staff Pension Board, Dr Busari Ayodele and Chairman, Retired Primary School Teachers, Mr Dosu Akinpelu. According to Warren Buffet, the investment guru, “The difference between successful people and very successful people is that very successful people say ‘no’ to almost…

Source: Nigerian Tribune August 24, 2020 15:56 UTC