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Kogi govt reaffirms commitment to pensioners’ welfare

Mr Ododo reiterated the Kogi government’s position during a courtesy visit to the commission.

• August 18, 2025
Ododo signing document
Ahmed Ododo [Credit: Kogi state government]

Governor Ahmed Ododo has reaffirmed his administration’s strong commitment to the welfare of pensioners in Kogi.

This was disclosed in a statement by the National Pension Commission’s management on Monday.

According to PenCom, Mr Ododo reiterated the Kogi government’s position during a courtesy visit to the commission.

He highlighted the ongoing measures by his administration to ensure the regular disbursement of monthly gratuity payments and the clearance of outstanding pension liabilities to pensioners in Kogi.

He also noted his continued advocacy for pension sector reforms, which began even before assuming office as the Kogi governor.

The governor also congratulated Omolola Oloworaran on her recent appointment as director-general of PenCom, describing her as a proud daughter of Kogi, while pledging his unwavering support at all times.

In her remarks, the director-general commended the governor’s dedication to the welfare of retirees and acknowledged the important role he had played in addressing pension-related challenges.

She expressed PenCom’s readiness to collaborate with the Kogi government to further strengthen pension administration and safeguard the welfare of workers and retirees in the state.

According to the statement, both parties reaffirm their shared vision of building a sustainable and transparent pension system that guarantees financial security for workers during retirement.  

(NAN)

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