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Adeleke Pays Over N47 Billion in Gratuities to Osun Pensioners in Just Two Years
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has disclosed that his administration has disbursed over N47 billion in gratuities to retirees since taking office in November 2022.
This figure significantly exceeds the combined N34.4 billion paid by his predecessors, Rauf Aregbesola and Adegboyega Oyetola, over a 12-year period.
Governor Adeleke made this announcement on Monday in Osogbo during the presentation of bond certificates worth N1.9 billion to contributory pensioners from state and local government services.
He used the event to underscore his administration’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of retirees and its prioritization of social justice.
The governor pointed out that his administration’s achievements in less than two years reflect a clear focus on addressing the plight of pensioners, a group that has often faced neglect in the past.
“As of 2018, the total gratuity payments made by former Governor Aregbesola stood at N17.15 billion, while former Governor Oyetola’s payments as of 2022 amounted to N17.25 billion.
Together, the two administrations paid N34.4 billion over a span of 12 years,” Adeleke noted.
He added, “In contrast, my administration has paid N22.67 billion for state pensions and N25 billion for local government pensions, bringing our total payments to over N47 billion in just two years.
This means we have paid almost 70 percent of what the previous APC administrations managed to pay in over a decade.”
Governor Adeleke reiterated his administration’s resolve to reform the pension system, ensure timely disbursements, and address grievances among retirees.
He emphasized that his government views the welfare of senior citizens as a moral obligation and central to its policies.
“The well-being of our retirees is at the heart of our administration’s goals.
We are determined to ensure that pensioners are treated with dignity and receive their entitlements without delay,” he said.
United States President, Donald Trump makes headline as he gets criticized for his choice of outfit for a burial.
It can be recalled that Pope Francis in Rome recently passed away during Easter period and left many hearts broken.
Today was set to be the funeral day for the Pope and strict dress code guidelines were given for the ceremony.
It was stated that those attending should dress up in black, however President Trump was seen in a blue suit.
He then gets noticed by a critic who commented “Why is Trump the only male world leader wearing a blue suit? Has he no sense of decorum? Shame on him.”
Entertainment
Daddy Showkey Blasts Niger Governor Over Dreadlock Arrest Order: “Na Dada Dey Worry You?”
Nigerian Singer Daddy Showkey reacts to new rule given by Niger State Governor as he states that anyone with dreadlocks should be arrested.
Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umar Bago sparks reaction from the public as he lays down new rule for the state. He ordered the police to arrest anyone seen on dreadlocks.
Daddy Showkey then reacted by stating how does dreadlocks affect the country and reveals that he now holds his trip to Mina after rule.
“Na dreadlock dey cause insecurity for the country or Na Dada dey worry you, One question for you, what of people with Mumu Beard?”
The singer slams Governor Bago as he currently keeps a beard.
The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has dismissed the new political coalition involving Atiku Abubakar, Nasir El-Rufai, Aminu Tambuwal, Adewole Adebayo, and others, saying the alliance is off to a bad start and won’t bring any meaningful change to Nigeria.
In a statement shared by his media aide, Oluwatosin Osho, Primate Ayodele criticized the group of politicians, claiming none of them have what it takes to fix the country. He said it would be better for President Tinubu to continue in power and correct his own mistakes rather than hand the country over to any of the coalition members.
He said, “Atiku, Obi, Tambuwal, Bala Mohammed, Adebayo Adewole and the rest are not getting it right. If Nigerians vote Obi, the country will remain stagnant. If they vote Atiku, Nigeria is heading to the mortuary. And if El-Rufai takes over, the nation will be buried. These people can’t help Nigeria.”
The prophet also claimed that the PDP has lost its grip and that some of its governors are already aligning with the APC. According to him, states like Akwa Ibom, Enugu, Oyo, and Osun are being negotiated to support the ruling party in the next election. He added that Anambra will also swing toward APC in 2027.
“There’s no such thing as a PDP governors’ forum anymore. Most of the governors are working against the party and more defections are coming. Some will join APC fully before the elections,” he said.
Primate Ayodele also sent a warning to President Tinubu, urging him not to relax ahead of 2027.
He revealed that there are three particular individuals whose involvement in the election could make Tinubu lose. He stressed that unless these three people stay out of the race, Tinubu’s chances would be threatened.
“Tinubu must take some serious steps now. There are three things he must do if he wants to secure victory, and there are three specific people who must not contest. If even one of them joins the coalition, Tinubu will be in trouble,” he added.
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