The Federal Parastatals and Private Sector Pensioners Association of Nigeria (FEPPPAN) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to establish a National Health Insurance Scheme for pensioners.
FEPPPAN further said that establishment of National Health Insurance Scheme for pensioners is long overdue, adding that pensioners believe that Buhari whose keen interest on pensioners’ welfare, has greatly put smiles on the faces of federal senior citizens.
According to a communiqué jointly signed by its President-General, General Secretary and National PRO, Chief (Dr) Temple C. Ubani, Mr Franklin O. Erinle and Mr Jonathan Iyoo, respectively, at the end of its first National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held in Abuja, the pensioners union also appealed to “President Muhammandu Buhari to ensure that review of pensions are done as and when due according to the extant laws of the federation.”
Furthermore, the pensioners’ union; “Appeals to Pensions Transition Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) to comply with the recent directive of the Hon. Minister of Labour and Employment, and the stipulations of Trade Union Act, by ensuring that all component sectors that make up FEPPPAN have their monthly check-off dues deducted and remitted to the coffers of FEPPPAN.”
The communiqué further commended PTAD Executive Secretary “for the gratifying news of recent receipt of £26 million pension funds from the United Kingdom” and appealed that the money be used to offset all outstanding pension liabilities.
“NEC calls on self-funded managements/agencies to ensure appropriate pension adjustment of our members, following the implementation of the new minimum wage.”
The communiqué also commended President Muhammandu Buhari for his unwavering attention to pensioners welfare, saying: “It is our understanding that the administration of Mr President prioritized the welfare of pensioners and have ensured that payment of pensions are promptly.
“This is exemplified by provision of funds to PTAD to fulfill its obligations to pensioners. Most gratifying is the recent approval for pension review leading to consequential adjustment. Mr President, we thank you specially and pray God Almighty to strengthen and grant you longer life.”
