Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun hinted yesterday, that the present administration in Oyo State, has paid over N14billion on Gratuities, while about 5,000 beneficiaries have benefited from the exercise.
He said this after receiving an award of Excellence tagged ‘Defender of Pensioners’ at a Gala Night and Award Giving Ceremony organised by Nigeria Union of Pensioners, held on Thursday, November 18, 2021.
The award was presented by the Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP), South West Zone, to the Commissioner alongside other awardees.
He revealed that the Oyo State Government under Makinde’s leadership has placed premium priority on the public service, including pensioners.
Olatunbosun, therefore, dedicated the award to Governor Seyi Makinde, who he described as the people’s Governor, commending him for the priority given to the welfare of the pensioners in Oyo State.
The awardee further dedicated the award to all the downtrodden pensioners that suffered throughout the eight years of past administration.
Speaking earlier, the Chairman, NUP, Comrade Waheed Oloyede, described Olatunbosun as a lover and defender of pensioners, who has supported their course without any bias.
He congratulated the awardee for entering the Union’s Hall of Fame, wishing him more enduring successes in life.
Among the awardees were former Senator ‘Soji Akanbi; National Vice Chairman, NUP, Comrade Tunde Ayo Kumapayi and the General Secretary, NUP, Elder Actor Zal.
