Commission To Fast-Track LG Pension Payment

The Rivers State Local Government Service Commission, says it is working hard to fast-track early pensions payment to its retirees.

The Commission’s Secretary, Sir Gabriel adonye Jumbo who said this while briefing the press Monday in his office disclosed that the present administration is poised to eradicate all the bottle necks associated with the payment of pension and gratuity to retirees of the commission.

Jumbo who regretted the difficulties retirees of the commission are facing, assured that the situation would soon be a thing of the past.

He also said that as part of the effort to solve the problem the commission would be meeting with stakeholders today.

According to him, the meeting which will be attended by representatives of the State Ministry of Justice, Office of the Auditor General for Local Government Staff Pension Board and two Desk Officers from each of the 23 Local Government Areas will deliberate on ways of facilitating the payment of pension and gratuity not later than three months after retirement.