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“Sad reality some retirees still receiving N500 monthly pension in Nigeria”
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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), on Sunday, says some retirees are still receiving N500 as monthly pension in the country.
Alhassan Musa, the Secretary of the union in Kaduna State, in an interviews withthe News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), described the condition of the returnees as “pathetic”.
He said that most of the affected retirees were in precarious conditions, adding that, “they sacrificed their lives and services for the nation.
“The worst affected are pensioners in most of the Southern and oil producing states in spite of getting fat allocations from the federation account.
The condition of pensioners in some Northern states and the FCT are far better up, as some of them received between N3,500 and N18,000 monthly pension”.
Musa, who is also the NUP scribe in charge of the 19 Northern states and the North-West, however, said that only retirees in Kaduna State were earning N30,000 minimum pension monthly.
The secretary recalled that the Kaduna state governmnet in 2020 implemented N30,000 minimum pension during the administration of Gov. Nasir El-Rufa’i.
He, therefore, advocated a 50 per cent upward review of the minimum pension, to improve the social and economic wellbeing of the retirees.
This, he said, is necessary considering the socio-economic reliaties in the country.
“The union proposed a 50 per cent increment even under the defunct N30,000 national minimum wage.
“We are anticipating that the 50 per cent increament would be approved in line with the new N70,000 national minimum wage.
*Even under the Federal Government, some pensioners are receiving N10,000 minimum pension.
“We are hoping that the Federal Government will balance it up so that no pensioner will receive less than N70,000 as his/her monthly pension.
“Let pensioners also enjoy the same benefits the workers are enjoying.
“If a worker is receiving N70,000 minimum salary, so, let the pensioner enjoy the same,” adding that the monthly minimum pension should be at par with the new national minimum wage.
Musa also urged Gov. Uba Sani to emulate El-Rufa’i by being the first governor to implement the N70,000 minimum pension.
He further said that workers who retired under the contributory pension system were facing formidable challenges.
“Honestly, these people are facing a lot of challenges because some of them retired in the last 10 years, and yet to draw their benefits.
“It is really pathetic, this is happening in Kaduna and other states.
“Even under the federal government, those who retired under the contributory pension scheme are suffering as their accruals are yet to be remitted into their accounts.”
According to Musa, once a worker retires, he is supposed to be placed on pension within three months, and receives his lump sum.
While exonerating Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) and Pension Commission (PENCOM) of faults in pension management, Musa attributed the situation to the inability of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), to remit monthly contributions to individual worker accounts.
“This is because they are not remitting the money as at when due as being expected of them”.
Elder Olawuyi Julius Olayide was announced as Kwara State ADC deputy governorship candidate by the state chairman of the party Hon. Babatunde Mohammed after presiding over a strategic meeting in Ilorin on Monday.
The meeting was attended by the party’s governorship, senate, House of Representatives and House of Assembly candidates, and members of the State Working Committee.
The party in a statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com by Dr. Kabir Abubakar Basambo presents the profile of the deputy governorship candidate.
‘Elder Olawuyi Julius Olayide was born in Offa, Offa Local Government, Kwara State, on January 20, 1960.
A proud son of Offa, a devout Christian, a respected family man, and a passionate community leader, he is happily married and blessed with children.
A distinguished educationist, Elder Olawuyi dedicated more than 34 years of his life to shaping the future of young people through quality education, exemplary leadership, and selfless service. He obtained his Nigeria Certificate in Education (N.C.E.) in Economics/Social Studies from the College of Education, Oro in 1984 and later earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education (B.A.Ed.) in Social Studies from the University of Ilorin in 1991.
Throughout his remarkable teaching career, he served with diligence and distinction in several reputable schools across Offa. He taught at Ansar ud-Deen College, Offa (1986–2005), Offa Community Secondary School (2005–2006), and Nawar-Ud-Deen College, Offa (2006–2011). He subsequently served as Vice Principal of Moremi High School, Offa (2011–2020), where he mentored, inspired, and positively impacted the lives of countless students before his retirement on 20th January 2020.
Widely admired for his integrity, humility, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to educational excellence and community development, Elder Olawuyi has earned the respect of colleagues, students, parents, and community leaders alike.
His wealth of experience in education, administration, and grassroots leadership makes him an outstanding public servant.
Today, as the Deputy Governorship Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kwara State, Elder Olawuyi Julius Olayide stands alongside Rt. Hon. Zakari Muhammed with a shared vision of building a prosperous, secure, and inclusive Kwara.
Together, they are committed to delivering people-oriented leadership, revitalizing education, empowering youths and women, strengthening the economy, and ensuring sustainable development for every community across the state.
The Vice-Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 election, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has expressed confidence that the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will honour his pledge to serve only one term in office before handing over to a candidate from Northern Nigeria in 2031.
Obi, a Southerner, vowed to serve one term if elected President to complete the eight-year term of a Southerner that has been started by President Tinubu.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, July 20, the former Kano State governor said he has no doubts that Obi will fulfill his agreement.Politics
Kwankwaso also disclosed that he and Obi have signed an agreement with the party and with each other.
The Nigerian Army on Monday disowned a fake advertisement circulating on social media and other online platforms, inviting applications for the Short Service Combatant Commission (SSCC) Course 50/2027.
This was contained in a statement made available to Defence Correspondents in Abuja by the spokesperson of the Service, Colonel Appolonia Anele.
According to the statement, “the Nigerian Army categorically states that this advertisement is false, fraudulent and did not emanate from the Nigerian Army.”
The statement warned members of the public to disregard the fake advertisement and urged prospective applicants not to apply through, patronise or make payments to any individual, group or website claiming to conduct recruitment on behalf of the Service.
It emphasised that all recruitment and commissioning exercises were strictly free, transparent and merit-based, and that official recruitment announcements were made only through national newspapers, the Nigerian Army’s verified social media platforms and other recognised official communication channels.
It declared that “no form is sold and no person or agent is authorised to facilitate recruitment or demand payment at any stage of the process”.
It advised those behind the criminal act to desist immediately, adding that security agencies had been activated to identify, arrest and prosecute all individuals involved in producing, circulating or using the fake advertisement to defraud innocent Nigerians.
The statement warned that anyone found culpable would face the full weight of the law.
The statement reaffirmed that the Nigerian Army remained committed to maintaining the integrity of its recruitment process and urged members of the public to verify all recruitment information through official Nigerian Army channels only.
Suspicious recruitment activities should be reported immediately to the nearest military formation or security agency.
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