Tinubu committed to pensioners’ welfare, says Finance Minister
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to the welfare of vulnerable Nigerians particularly pensioners, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has said.
He spoke during a visit to the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) headquarters in Abuja.
He said despite the inflation, Tinubu priotises the welfare of pensioners because it is in line with his Renewed Hope Agenda.
Edun pledged to support the Directorate in the payment of the new pension increment, arrears, gratuities and entitlements to Next-of-Kins (NoKs) and commended the Directorate for the important work they are doing.
He also commended the staff members for their commitment.
The Executive Secretary, PTAD, Dr Chioma Ejikeme, reiterated that the agency is committed to delivering premium services to pensioners and other stakeholders in line with the Directorate’s mandate.
She explained the computation review for the Parastatals Pension Department as well as the expanded computation project for verified pensioners and NoKs of deceased pensioners.
