Enugu pensioners commend Gov Ugwuanyi

Pensioners under the payroll of the Enugu state government yesterday 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 Ugwuanyi as “one of the foremost pensioner-friendly governor Enugu state has ever produced”, reassured him of their absolute loyalty and support.
In the address presented by the chairman of Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Damian Udeani, the pensioners, who turned out in large numbers, said that the governor has “continued to pay us pensions regularly”, which they noted “is vital for our existence”.
They added that Ugwuanyi’s administration in keeping with its commitment to their well-being, had approved the release of N100 million every month for the payment of backlog of accumulated gratuities “most of which you inherited from past administrations”.
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 we gave Your Excellency an ‘Award of Excellence’ last December”.
Commending Ugwuanyi for entrenching peace, security and good governance in the state, the retirees said: “We shall not forget to mention that since you came on board, Enugu state has become the toast of people from other states.
They regard Enugu as the most comfortable state among the Eastern states.
People outside our state now spend their vacation in Enugu state.
This is due to your good governance”.
Reminding the governor of the outstanding challenges some of them were facing, especially those under the payroll of the local government administration, the pensioner expressed optimism that the governor would soon address them, accordingly.
“Your Excellency, we are the fathers and mothers of a large percentage of families in Enugu state and we assure you that our sons and daughters are equally strongly supportive of you and your government,” the excited pensioners declared.