New Wage: Association Makes Case For Pensioners

The Federal Universities Pensioners’ Association (FUPA), has appealed to the Federal Government to consider its members in implementing the N18,000 national minimum wage.

The National President of the union, Dr Ayuba Kura, made the plea in a congratulatory letter to the Secretary to the Federal Government, Sen. Ayim Pius Ayim.

A copy of the letter which was signed by Kura and made available to newsmen in Zaria, Kaduna State recently said the appointment was well-deserved.

It noted that the union was still awaiting the implementation of its 53 per cent increment as approved for tertiary institutions, with effect from July 2009.

The letter called for the inclusion of pensioners in the governing councils of every university as members.

It also called for intervention of the Senate on the matter with a view to speeding up the process.

It was reported that similar letters have also been written to the Senate President, David Mark and Speaker, House of Representatives, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal.

FUFA expressed the hope that the vast experience of the three gentlemen would guarantee genuine democracy, good governance and rule of law.