Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, has urged pensioners
in the state to make wise use of their gratuities.
Sanwo-Olu spoke on Thursday during the retirement benefit
bond certificate presentation ceremony held in Ikeja.
The ceremony was organised by the Lagos State Pension
Commission (LASPEC).
Sanwo-Olu said the state has cleared all pension backlogs
with the payment of N4.46 billion to 2,000 retirees.
He advised the pensioners not to donate all their money to
church and mosque projects.
“Don’t solve all family problems. Don’t let any child now
come and say that because you’ve collected your pension, house rent is due,”
the Lagos governor said.
“You have given to
them and raised them; don’t let them intimidate or threaten you. Don’t let any
grandchild bamboozle you.
“Be flexible; it is about you and what you have earned and
deserve.
“Don’t donate everything to the church or mosque. Please, I
am begging you in the name of God.”
In a statement posted on X after the ceremony, the Lagos
governor said his administration is committed to prioritising the welfare of
retirees in the state.
The governor said Lagos state has launched a health
insurance scheme “tailored specifically” for retirees.
He added that the health scheme will provide a “wide range”
of medical services, including routine checkups and specialised treatments.