Oyo State government has resuscitated the monthly payment of N206 million as gratuities to pensioners in the state.
The state government alerted the general public that some unscrupulous elements have been swindling pensioners in the state, with a promise to fast track their gratuities.
The commissioner for establishment and training, Hon. Adeniyi Adebisi who stated this in Ibadan, disclosed that the state government had approved the resuscitation of monthly payments of N206,150,000 as gratuities, adding that 92 beneficiaries were catered for in the last release.
The Commissioner explained that the ministry was aware of some insinuations by some persons to defraud pensioners who were awaiting gratuities.
He urged the general public to be wary of such, in order not to fall victim to the ungodly practice perpetrated by the faceless group of people.
Adebisi stated that any retiree processing his or her gratuity should approach the ministry directly, adding that they should desist from engaging any intermediary to guide against exploitation.
He, however, promised that Makinde’s administration would not tolerate such unacceptable action, saying anyone found guilty will face the full wrath of the law.
Also speaking, the permanent secretary, Mr. Olajide Okesade implored pensioners to cooperate with the Oyo State Government in achieving its desired goals.
Okesade reiterated that the ministry’s doors are open for consultation, adding that the ministry was working assiduously to chart a new course of processing of retirees’ benefits that will be convenient.