To further ensure improved health status of pensioners, the Ogun State Government has advised them to prioritise their wellbeing, as it is paramount to attaining a better life after retirement.

          The Permanent Secretary, Bureau of Local Government Pensions, Mrs.  Olubukola Adeniregun gave this indication in Abeokuta, during an interview with OGIS correspondent.

          Adeniregun stated that the magnanimity of the State government in the disbursement of part of their gratuities should be commended, adding that the senior citizens should spend the money judiciously.

          "Now that the State government has been disbursing the gratuity to you pensioners, I believe that this gesture should be commended and it will be expected that the money is expended on things that will improve your wellbeing, such as healthy diets and medication as prescribed by your doctors, so that you will continue to enjoy good health and live comfortable life during your retirement”, she said.

          The Permanent Secretary enjoined the pensioners to always embrace dialogue rather than protests while agitating for their demand, saying the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun would continue to ensure the welfare of the people, particularly regular payment of monthly pensions and gratuities.

          In their separate responses, some of the beneficiaries who were retired primary school teachers and Local Government workers, Rev. Peter Adebayo and Mrs. Victoria Akinrelere, appreciated the State government for its concerted effort for the payment, soliciting for the extension of same benefit to other pensioners.