Hon Edu Dominion the Director General of Enugu Progressive Forum (EPF) revealed how His Excellency Governor Lawrence Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi was called a pensioner friendly Governor.
Pensioners of Enugu State Government paid a solidarity visit to Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi at the Government House Enugu in appreciation of his commitment to their welfare in spite of the nation’s economic challenges.
The jubilant retirees who described Governor Ugwuanyi as the foremost pensioner friendly Governor Enugu State has ever produced and also reassured him of their absolute loyalty and support.
In their address presented by the State Chairman of Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Comrade Damian Udeani, the pensioners who turned out in large numbers said that the Governor has continued to pay them pensions regularly which they noted is vital for their existence.
Adding that Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi’s administration in keeping with it's commitment to their wellbeing had approved the release of #100 million every month for the payment of build up of accumulated gratuities which is the additional payment given freely as thanks for services.
Hon Edu Dominion also stated that they equally noted and appreciated the Governor for reconsidering a verification exercise for pensioners who did not participate in the programme in 2016, stating that these and many other kind gestures were why they gave His Excellency an Award of Excellence last December, the pensioners were also commending His Excellency Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for establishing peace, security and good governance in Enugu State.
Furthermore, the retirees also said that they shall not forget to mention that since the Governor came on board Enugu State has become the toast of people from other States, that they regard Enugu State as the most comfortable State among the Eastern States, people outside Enugu State now spend their vacation in Enugu State, this is due to the good governance of His Excellency Governor Ugwuanyi.
The pensioners stated that they are the fathers and mothers of a large percentage of families in Enugu State and also assure him that their sons and daughters are equally strongly supportive of him and his Government.
Moreover, the excited pensioners declared in a brief remark, the Executive Secretary, Local Government Pension Board, Hon. Nana Ogbodo, applauded the visit by the pensioners, disclosing that it was a demonstration of peace, security, good governance and commitment to the wellbeing of the pensioners in the state.
He said that we are here to felicitate with a man who has given support not only to the pensioners but has positively touched Enugu State in many ways, even in the face of scarcity.
There is indeed no part of Enugu State that you go today you will not find Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi’s imprint staring you in the face, if you don’t see him from the roads he has constructed, you will see him from the peace we are enjoying in Enugu State or you will see him in the regularity of salaries and pensions he has paid.
In his response, Governor Ugwuanyi thanked the retirees for their solidarity visit, goodwill, unceasing prayers and support, reassuring the pensioners of his resolve to continue to serve them with the fear of God and also passionately cater for their needs.
The core mandate of Enugu Progressive Forum (EPF) is to synergize with the government and good spirited citizens to improve the polity and development of the state, we also prioritize human capital development and humanitarian services, cause we believe the duo are the bedrock of any meaningful and impactful societal change of any state.
With our core mandate that was stated above we the good people of Enugu Progressive Forum (EPF) prioritize and synergizes with His Excellency Governor Ugwuanyi Ifeanyi for being a pensioner friendly Governor by consistently ensuring that the pensioners are receiving their salaries every month and also reassuring the pensioners of his resolve to continue to serve them with the fear of God and also passionately cater for their needs.
ENUGU STATE IS TRULY IN THE HANDS OF GOD
MAY GOD GRANT YOU MORE STRENGTH TO DO MORE HIS EXCELLENCY.
GOD BLESS YOU OUR GOVERNOR A MAN WITH A GOOD HEART.
GOD BLESS ENUGU STATE.
GOD BLESS ENUGU PROGRESSIVE FORUM (EPF).
OBIOMA FELICITY .O.
PUB SEC/MEDIA AND PA TO THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF ENUGU PROGRESSIVE FORUM (EPF).
