….prays for success of Governor Oyebanji’s Administration
Barely two years of existence, Pensioners Association of Nigeria, PAN, Ekiti State Chapter has continued to record influx of new members thus expanding her strength and capacity.
On Tuesday, the association inaugurated the newly elected executive members of the Ado Ekiti Branch in a colourful ceremony.
The newly elected executive members are;
Chairman – Fatoyinbo Sanmi Joshua
Vice Chairman – Com. Bejide Joshua
Secretary– Com. Ilori Feyisayo T.
Treasurer – Com. Awoyeriju M. Olufunke
Trustee– Com. Makanjuola Olusegun
Ex-officio – Com. Ch. Ogunleye Modupe
Ex-officio– Com. Adeniyi S.A
Ex-officio– Com. Ogunleye Emmanuel
Auditor – Com. Ajibulu I. Abayomi
Addressing the gathering, the Chairman of PAN in Ekiti State, Comrade Joel Akinola congratulated the new executive members and urged them to uphold discipline, selflessness, diligence and integrity.
Comrade Akinola appreciated Governor Oyebanji for the renewed commitments to welfare of pensioners, saying it has not been this good for the retired citizens since the creation of the state.
While congratulating the governor on his landslide victory at the poll, Comrade Akinola condemned the alleged blackmail and unnecessary attacks of his government by some pensioners through Radio and social media platforms.
He said Governor Oyebanji deserves the gratitude of pensioners and not attitude as displayed by the concerned pensioners whom he said lacked integrity and conscience.
Also speaking, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Pension Matters, Mr. Owolabi Oladipo appreciated members of PAN and some other pensioners for voting massively for Governor Oyebanji urging them to sustain such support beyond election.
He promised that the governor would justify the confidence reposed in him by paying better attention to issues of pensioners.
Mr. Owolabi Oladipo However, condemned the recent attacks on the Governor by some elements whom he described as wailers, noting that governor Oyebanji has been fair to pensioners.
Earlier the new executive members promised to lead with utmost sincerely and commitment, describing their election as a call to service.
