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Thursday, February 13, 2025

Pensioners in Benue still receive N4,000 monthly – NUP

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Michael Vember, the Benue State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), has expressed deep concern over the ongoing hardships faced by pensioners in the state.

He revealed that some retirees are still receiving as little as N4,000 a month, questioning how they are expected to survive given the high cost of living.

Vember acknowledged the efforts of Governor Hyacinth Alia in regularly paying pensions but noted a significant issue with local government pensioners.

While state pensioners have received payments up to December, local government pensioners have not been paid for November, possibly due to delays in remittances from Local Government Chairmen.

The NUP chairman also highlighted that Governor Alia inherited substantial pension arrears: 96 months at the local government level and 42 months at the state level. Despite these challenges, some pensioners still receive as little as N4,000 per month, a sum that is unable to meet basic living expenses.

Vember urged the government to prioritize pensioners’ welfare, stressing that life has been especially tough for them over the past year due to escalating living costs.

He also expressed hope that the government would address these concerns promptly.

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