Pensioners in Abia State, Thursday, marched round through major streets in Umuahia the state capital to show their appreciation over the recent decision of Gov. Alex Otti to clear a backlog of their pension arrears.
The pensioners who were decked in white attires sang solidarity songs for Gov. Alex Otti during the march.
They also praised the Governor for paying their pension on the 28 of every month along with workers still in active service. “We now receive our monthly pension on time without stress”, they sang, pouring encomiums on Gov. Otti.Coordinator of the senior citizens under the aegis of Concerned Abia Pensioners, Chief Emeka Okezie told newsmen that Otti did what the immediate past Governor of Abia State failed to do after making several promises.
He prayed God to bless the Governor and give him more funds to also clear their gratuities paid last over 15 years ago. Recall that Gov. Otti, had at the end of month, directed that the accumulated pension arrears in the state be cleared according to the template agreed with the pensioners.Latest News
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