The National leadership of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, for enabling the Pension Transition Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) put smile on the faces of pensioners across the country.
In a signed statement by PTAD management, NUP National Deputy President, Alh. Musa Ayuba stated this in Abuja when he led other National and Regional Executive members on a courtesy visit to the new Executive Secretary (ES) of PTAD Dr. (Mrs.) Chioma Ejikeme.
According to the statement, the NUP assured PTAD ES of their continuous support, solidarity and encouragement towards achieving the best for pensioners under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS).
The NUP National Deputy President recounted their frustration in the past, noting that the creation of PTAD changed their story for the better.
He said, “Before the advent of PTAD, there was no official record for pensioners, no database anywhere, but today, that has become a thing of the past. Endless and stressful verification is also gone for the better.
“Kudos to President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, kudos to PTAD Now pensioners are better recognized and treated with some respect. Monthly pension is being paid as and at when due in the last 4 years,” the statement said
He urged the Executive Secretary to always carry the Union along in all PTAD’s decisions concerning pensioners, especially in terms of giving timely information so that the union can effectively support and mobilise for all PTAD activities.
He also pleaded with the ES to address the issue of death benefit payment to Next of Kins and payment of the outstanding balance of 33% pension arrears to the Parastatal
pensioners, urging her to help the Union present before the government the payment of minimum pension as provided for, in the constitution.
Responding, PTAD ES expressed delight om the visit, while appealing to the Union not to relent in their support of the Directorate, noting that the reasons for the ongoing verification for the Parastatal Pensioners is to compute their rightful pension benefits and have a credible database of all pensioners
The ES also promised to build on the legacy laid by Barr. Sharon Ikeazor and work with the Union to further improve their welfare.
