The Lagos State Government has paid N1.5 billion accrued pensions rights to 482 retirees for the month of May.
The Commissioner for Establishments, Training and Pensions, Mrs Ajibola Ponnle made this known at the 94th Retirement Bond Certificate presentation to retirees of the Lagos State Public Service last Monday in Lagos.

The programme was organised by the Lagos State Pension Commission, LASPEC. Ponnle, represented by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr. Biodun Onayele, reiterated the state’s commitment to the payment of retirees’ benefits.
According to the Commissioner, “Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been a consistent high flyer in the pension industry with over N40.5 billion paid to 10,862 retirees. The retirees are in the Mainstream, Local Government, the State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, Teaching Service Commission, TESCOM, and other parastatals of the state government from May 2019 till date.

“His vision is to have a dynamic, efficient and effective workforce to pilot the agenda of a ‘Greater Lagos.’ The safe retirement and welfare of our officers is a major priority in actualizing this goal.”
The commissioner advised retirees to learn about the different options available for investing the funds in their retirement accounts.

Ponnle urged them to seek competent and reliable authorities on matters concerning pensions.
“Do not hesitate to contact LASPEC or even the Ministry of Establishments, Training and Pensions for questions or clarifications regarding the modalities surrounding your retirement benefit matters,” she said.

In his welcome address, the Director-General, LASPEC, Mr. Babalola Obilana appreciated the efforts of Sanwo-Olu towards the success of the Contributory Pension Scheme, CPS, and welfare of pensioners.
Obilana said that the governor had continuously prioritised funding of the Redemption Fund Accounts to ensure retirees access their retirement benefits as soon as possible.