Extend end of year bonus to us – Ogun pensioners beg Gov Abiodun

Pensioners in Ogun State on Monday, appealed to Governor Dapo Abiodun to extend the Christmas and End of the Year bonus to them.

It would be recalled that the state government, last week, paid a Christmas bonus to civil servants.

The State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, in a letter addressed to the governor, signed by Chairman, Waheed Oloyede and Secretary, Bola Lawal, said the extension of the bonus would further enable them celebrate the Yuletide.

They also appreciated the governor for the prompt payment of December pensions.

The NUP described the Christmas bonus to the state workforce as a proactive motivational gesture, saying that the act showed that the governor has a loving and compassionate personality.

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Parts of the statement reads: “Your Excellency, this is to sincerely acknowledge and appreciate you for your kind gesture at ensuring the payment of December, 2024 Pensions early enough for us to celebrate Christmas in our own little way.

“The Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Ogun State Council, also join the Ogun State Labor Centers (NLC, TUC and the JNC) at appreciating Your Excellency’s goodwill gesture with the provision of Christmas Bonus to the entire Ogun State Workforce, for them to enjoy the bliss of the Yuletide. A proactive motivational gesture. That shows the Super Humane, loving and compassionate personality in Your Excellency.

“Our dear benevolent Governor, we, your aged brothers and sisters, vulnerable Senior Citizens, hereby make passionate appeal to Your Excellency in the spirit of the Yuletide and that of the approaching New Year, for such Bonus consideration to be extended to all Ogun State Pensioners, to enable us to enjoy the bliss of the Seasonal celebration.

“Thanking Your Excellency in anticipation of your kind approval of our request and wishing you a very Glorious and Happy New Year 2025 in advance, with the assurances of our highest regards.”