Kogi Government, PenCom Pledge To Collaborate On Pension Reforms

The Kogi state government and National Pension Commission (PenCom) have pledged to continue working together in effort towards improving the welfare of retirees.

The pledge was highpoint of the meeting between Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), Ms. Omolola Oloworaran and the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo, who recently was on a courtesy visit to the Commission Corporate headquarters in Abuja.

Governor Ododo congratulated Ms. Oloworaran on her recent appointment as Director-General of PenCom, describing her as a proud daughter of Kogi State while pledging his unwavering support at all times.

The Governor reaffirmed his administration’s strong commitment to pensioners’ welfare in Kogi State.

He highlighted ongoing measures to ensure the regular disbursement of monthly gratuity payments and the clearance of outstanding pension liabilities.

He also noted his continued advocacy for pension sector reforms, which began even before assuming office as Governor of Kogi State.

In her remarks, the Director-General commended the Governor’s dedication to the welfare of retirees and acknowledged the important role he has played in addressing pension-related challenges.

She expressed PenCom’s readiness to collaborate with the Kogi State Government to further strengthen pension administration and safeguard the welfare of workers and retirees in the state.

They reaffirmed their shared vision of building a sustainable and transparent pension system that guarantees financial security for workers during retirement.