The Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, has reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to pension reforms.
She recently revealed that Tinubu is aware of the challenges faced by pensioners across Nigeria.
Speaking during the launch of the revised Service Charter for the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate in Abuja, Dr Doris reflected on the major improvements the pension reforms have triggered.
Revealing that the reforms have given the country’s working force renewed hope, she noted that public and private sector workers now believe they have a “lifetime insurance.”
She stated that the FG is focused on ensuring Nigerian workers are guaranteed financial security after retirement.
“We’ve been working with PENCOM to ensure that pension funds are not only invested securely but also leveraged to drive economic development,” she said.
Doris further noted that the pension scheme has become a vital part of workers’ financial plans, especially because it provides a reliable alternative when they face economic challenges.
She concluded by thanking Tinubu for showing quality leadership by addressing pension liabilities and clearing outstanding pension payments.
“It breaks our hearts every time we see pensioners come to demand their pensions. It shouldn’t be like that. If you worked and gave your best years to your country, the least we can do is give you your best years when you retire.
We want pensioners to know that it is now a thing of the past that they have to cry before they see their money.
The President understands the pain of being a pensioner. He was a pensioner first before we gave him a mandate to come back. He’s a man who has empathy for the suffering of the people,” he added.
