Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has advised pensioners in the state to use their gratuities wisely.
Sanwo-Olu gave this advice on Thursday while speaking during the retirement benefit bond certificate presentation ceremony held in Ikeja, the state capital.
The ceremony was organised by the Lagos State Pension Commission.
Sanwo-Olu also disclosed that the state has cleared all pension backlogs with the payment of N4.46 billion to 2,000 retirees.
Congratulating the retirees, the Governor noted that they have worked to earn the pension given to them by the state government.
He warned them not to donate all of their money to church and mosque projects.
Sanwo-Olu said, “Don’t solve all family problems. Don’t let any child now come and say that because you’ve collected your pension, house rent is due.
“You have given to them and raised them; don’t let them intimidate or threaten you. Don’t let any grandchild bamboozle you.
“Be flexible; it is about you and what you have earned and deserve.
“Don’t donate everything to the church or mosque. Please, I am begging you in the name of God.”
The Governor, in a statement posted on X after the ceremony, said his administration is committed to prioritising the welfare of retirees in the state.
Sanwo-Olu added that state has launched a health insurance scheme “tailored specifically” for retirees.
He added that the health scheme will provide a “wide range” of medical services, including routine checkups and specialised treatments.
