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PTAD Assures On Eradication Of Ghost Pensioners
The Pension Transitional
Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) says the on-going verification exercise is aimed at eradicating ghost pensioners, multiple payments as well as ensuring that genuine pensioners were registered.
The Head of Communication of the Director, Mr. Steve Omanufeme said this during the one week verification exercise of police pensioners in Rivers State.
According to him, the exercise was conducted simultaneously in six other states, which included Benin, Delta, Enugu, Imo, Cross River and Akwa Ibom states.
He also disclosed that after the Police Pensioners verification other federal departments that were under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) would commence theirs in due time.
Meanwhile, the Association of Retired Police Officers of Nigeria (ARPON) has commended the Directorate for its transparency while conducting the verification exercise.
Speaking in an interview with newsmen, the Provost of the Association, Rivers Chapter, Benebo Wariboko commended the officials of PTAD for a job well done.
“The officials of PTAD has been very cooperative with the pensioners. Wheel chairs were provided to aid the very sick ones who are unable to walk. I have never been to any verification exercise that launch was provided, but we were given lunch during the exercise”, he said.
He also noted that adequate information was given to them, which ensured the massive turn out by the Pensioners including the sick ones.
Wariboko also thanked members of his association for cooperating with PTAD officials and comporting themselves properly throughout the exercise.
Also speaking the Secretary of the Association, Bayelsa State Chapter, Elder Thompson John Ekpe said the exercise was well arranged as it was less stressful for the pensioners.
According to him, PTAD has assured those who are suffering because of the non payment of their pensions, that they will be paid in due time.
“Complaint forms were given to them to fill and they assured us that these cases will be specially handled in Abuja”.
Benice Iragunima
Rivers
Motor Spare Parts, Industrial Generators Dealers’ Union Swears Gets New Chairman in Port Harcourt
The Owhonda Dickson Motor Spare Parts and Industrial Generators Dealers’ Union operating in Ikoku Port Harcourt, Rivers state has sworn in Mr. Cyril Igbokwe, popularly known as Onyeoma Cy, as its new Chairman.
The brief swearing _in ceremony was held at the union office in Port Harcourt, last Wednesday
In his acceptance speech, Mr. Igbokwe expressed gratitude for the trust and confidence his members had shown in him, despite his perceived educational background compared to others. , “I feel very happy to be the chairman of this great union in this great market. I’m proud of my executives for demonstrating commitment and cooperation.” Notably, the executives raised over ?1 million for the inauguration ceremony within an hour.
The new Chairman promised to tackle key challenges facing the union, including security and indiscipline. He vowed to follow in the footsteps of his predecessor, who he praised for excellent performance, and aimed to possibly do better.
Mr. Igbokwe emphasized maintaining a robust relationship with the host community and conducting his affairs within the ambit of the law.
In his remarks,the Electoral Committee Chairman’, Igwe Amobichukwu Eze Okorie, assured that the elections were conducted in a free, fair, and credible manner. Despite facing challenges such as non-compliance with guidelines and unfounded propaganda campaigns, no formal protest letters had been received.
Also speaking, the Women’s Leader, Lolo Nkechinyere Okolie, expressed faith in the new Chairman, citing his integrity and experience. She highlighted her role in ensuring women’s voices are counted in the union and vouched for the credibility of the election, noting that Mr. Igbokwe was the popular choice among members.
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