The Lagos State Governor has reiterated his administration’s commitment to the timely payment of pensions to retired civil servants, stressing that service to the state does not end upon retirement.
The assurance was conveyed in a statement shared on the governor’s X handle on Friday following a meeting with the leadership of the Association of Lagos State Retired Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries. The delegation was led by Otunba Nurudeen Ojora Adejiyan and Mrs. Dr. Abeke Taire.
Addressing the group, the governor commended the retirees for their years of dedicated service, describing them as individuals who made invaluable contributions to the growth and development of Lagos State.
He noted that the state government has consistently fulfilled its obligations to retirees by ensuring prompt pension payments, adding that the approach reflects the belief that no retiree should be anxious about receiving their entitlements after decades of service.
‘Today, I received the leadership of the Association of Lagos State Retired Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries, led by Otunba Nurudeen Ojora Adejiyan and Mrs. Dr. Abeke Taire. In Lagos, public service does not end when someone leaves office. These are men and women who gave their best years to our state, and they deserve respect and dignity in retirement.
“One thing I am particularly proud of is that Lagos continues to meet its obligations to our retirees. We remain consistent and timely with pension payments because it is the right thing to do. After serving the state faithfully, no one should have to worry about when their pension will be paid. That responsibility rests with us, and we take it seriously. There is always more to improve, but our direction is clear. In Lagos, we honour those who have served,” Sanwo-Olu averred.
The meeting highlights the state government’s continued efforts to prioritise the welfare of retired public servants and ensure pension obligations are met consistently and without delay.
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