Enugu Pensioners Recount Past Ordeals as Mbah Pays 26-Year Gratuity Arrears
– Pensioners hail gov as promise keeper – Mbah: No retiree should go to bed hungry Enugu State pensioners under the auspices of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) have hailed Governor
Enugu State pensioners have welcomed Governor Peter Mbah for keeping his campaign promise to clear legacy pension arrears, describing the development as a long-awaited emotional moment. The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has confirmed that retirees began receiving gratuities dating back to 2000, with some also extending to the military era.
The chairman of the Enugu State Chapter of NUP, Ikechukwu Ekere, expressed gratitude to Mbah, saying he is a promise keeper and has proven to be a trustworthy leader. Kenneth Ugwueze, the caretaker chairman of the Local Government Staff Pensions Board Branch, further emphasized the significance of the development, stating that it has restored hope and joy in many homes.
Beneficiaries of the payments, such as Luke Obi Ezea and Sunday Nwadi, also expressed their gratitude to the governor, describing him as a godly and listening leader who keeps his word. Okenwa, the Accountant-General of Enugu State, highlighted that Mbah insisted on ensuring that no senior citizen should go to bed hungry, even from the military era.
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