Ekiti State pensioners under the umbrella of the Pensioners Association of Nigeria, PAN has congratulated Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji on his re-election, praising him as the first governor in the state’s history to secure second term back-to-back.
The pensioners, who gathered in Ado-Ekiti for a supplication on behalf of the governor also thanked God for the peaceful conduct of the June 20 governorship poll which saw Oyebanji sweep all 16 local government areas and 177 wards.
During the exercise, the pensioners who have shown support for the governor during his first term and also endorsed him prayed God to grant him more wisdom and knowledge to achieve better success in the second term.
Addressing newsmen after the prayer, PAN, Chairman, Comrade Joel Akinola said the governor had demonstrated uncommon love for senior citizens during his first term through regular and timely payment of pensions and gratuities.
According to him, the victory of the governor has further confirmed the confidence of the people in his government, owing to the various impactful programmes and policies.
He said:“We thank the Governor for his love for Pensioners during his first term, and pleaded that he should not relent during his second term,”.
He assured Oyebanji of the pensioners’ continuous support and best wishes, while praying for more wisdom, sound health and divine assistance for the governor to make his second term “more impactful and more glorious.”
While commending the administration for clearing outstanding pension arrears, the pensioners appealed to the governor to intensify efforts to liquidate the remaining gratuities owed retirees.
