The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has described the palliative measures put in place by the Federal Government to cushion the effect of COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown as a scratch on the surface.
The union has, therefore, demanded prompt payment of monthly pensions from both the federal and state governments; while also requesting the inclusion of pensioners in the palliative and direct involvement of NUP in the distribution.
In a statement titled: “Be of good courage and signed by the President of NUP, Dr Abel Afolayan,” the union, though commended the palliative measures, stated that it was “still only a scratch on the surface, considering the unprecedented hardships which millions of Nigerians are currently going through.”
The statement, released on Sunday in Abuja read: “In this respect, it is necessary to plead that special provisions be made for prompt payment of monthly pensions by the Federal and State governments. Besides, pensioners and senior citizens should be considered for special palliative measures since the monthly pension of very many of them is too meagre to sustain living under the present unbearable harsh Covid-19 imposed economic conditions.
“All our national and state/sectoral offices have been shut down since 25th March 2020. We are constrained to extend the shutdown for the next month at the National Headquarters of our union in Abuja as well as at all our State Councils nationwide, until 27th May 2020.
“We commend all the agencies of the government, both federal and state for all the steps taken so far to stem the spread of the pandemic in our country.
“It is not over until it is over. Hence, more effort and resources must be consistently and increasingly deployed until the virus is completely exterminated and wiped out of our country.”
Justice Under Lock: Hunger Romances Lawyers
FRIDAY, March 27 would remain unforgettable for Brother Mike Egbunu as he is fondly called. Late evening of that fateful day, policemen on routine patrol arrested him after receiving a distress call that some hoodlums were attacking and dispossessing people of their valuables along the Nyanya-Gbagalape road in Abuja… Read full story
Report Alleging Suspension Of Corps Members’ Allowances False – NYSC
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has described the report that the monthly stipends of corps members for April and May will be contributed to the fight against COVID-19 as false. The Director, Press and Public Relations of NYSC, Mrs Adenike Adeyemi, dismissed the claim in a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday… Read full story
World Leaders Launch Plan To Speed COVID-19 Drugs, Vaccine
World leaders pledged on Friday to accelerate work on tests, drugs and vaccines against COVID-19 and to share them around the globe, but the United States did not take part in the launch of the World Health Organization (WHO) initiative… Read full story
US Says Will Not Take Part In WHO Global Drugs, Vaccine Initiative Launch
The United States will not take part in the launching of a global initiative on Friday to speed the development, production and distribution of drugs and vaccines against COVID-19, a spokesman for the U.S. mission in Geneva told Reuters… Read full story
"These efforts aim to remove financial barriers to education, particularly for marginalised groups such as…
"This isn't just about machines—it's about food security, economic empowerment, and the future of our…
“They gained entry through the window after damaging the burglar-proof and carted away a 35-inch…
“Security is a national issue. If we genuinely want investment in Nigeria, we must address…
"When every government, at all levels, does what is right, there would be food security…
"The PDP power house is collapsing rapidly, and we do not want it to collapse…
This website uses cookies.