The Managing Director of the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority, NEPZA, Prof. Adesoji Adesugba has applauded President Muhammadu Buhari for supporting members of the National Association of Retired Para-Military Officers (NARPO) and other senior citizens in the country.
Adesugba, who is also the Chairman of the Abuja branch of the association, made the remark at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the group held Tuesday in Abuja.
The Head, Corporate Communications, NEPZA , Martins Odeh in a press statement issued on Wednesday, NEPZA boss explained that it was satisfying to see that the president had successfully obliterated the hardship and tears of retirees following settlement of accumulated arrears of pensioners, adding that members of the association had continued to enjoy their monthly pensions unhindered.
He further said the president’s goodwill for approving the payment of the N8 billion pension arrears to NARPO members three years ago would not be forgotten in our life time.
He said the cumulative effect of the president’s goodwill is simply that these aged people are no longer seen on the streets begging or protesting against non-payment of their entitlements.
