Abia State governor has restated commitment to offsetting all pension arrears owed pensioners in the state as soon as the ongoing verification exercise for pensioners is concluded. The state Commissioner for Information and Culture, Prince Okey Kanu made this known Monday afternoon while briefing journalists on the outcome of this week’s Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti. Prince Kanu recalled that Governor Otti had during the electioneering campaign promised to clear all outstanding arrears owed pensioners by the previous administration,and assured that the present administration would do the needful before the end of the year. “Let me reiterate the government’s position to pay off all outstanding pensions once the verification exercise is done. Before the end of the year, all outstanding pensions will be paid as soon as the verification exercise is concluded”.

Source: Nigerian Tribune October 16, 2023 23:45 UTC