Cross River retirees lament N4,000 monthly pension, demand unpaid gratuities
Retirees in Cross River State are receiving as little as N4,000 in monthly pensions, with their association appealing for urgent intervention to address unpaid gratuities and harmonise pension payments. The Chairman of the Cross River State chapter of the National Association of Retirees of State Government of Nigeria (NARSGON), Comrade Daniel Bassey Effiom, made the […] Cross River retirees…
Retirees in Cross River State are struggling to make ends meet with their monthly pensions, amounting to as little as N4,000, N5,000, and N6,000. The Cross River State chapter of the National Association of Retirees of State Government of Nigeria (NARSGON) has expressed concern over unpaid gratuities and called for urgent intervention.
Their Chairman, Comrade Daniel Bassey Effiom, addressed the APC state Chairman, Christopher Etta, urging him to intervene on behalf of the retirees. Effiom lamented the dire circumstances faced by many retirees, stating that they are suffering from hunger and sickness, and some have even died due to their inability to afford basic necessities.
He emphasized that retirees should not be considered "spent forces" as they remain relevant and have valuable experiences to offer. Governor Bassey Otu has assured retirees that his administration is working towards releasing another tranche of gratuity payments before December 2026.
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