By Peter Joseph, Benin<\/p>\n
Edo State Retirees have lauded Governor Monday Okpebholo for approving their return to the Defined Benefits Scheme (DBS) from the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS).<\/p>\n
The pensioners who paid a thank-you and solidarity visit to Government House, Benin City
\npledged their support for the state government to listen to their carry.<\/p>\n
Chairman of the Association of Retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme, Mr. Asemota Osagie Andrew, said the CPS, as implemented under the previous administration, left many retirees worse off, adding that the retired after 35 years of service and felt the pain of the system first-hand.<\/p>\n
According to him, the governor’s decision shows a government that listens to his citizens and cares for them.”We are here to thank you for matching words with action,” he stated. <\/p>\n
He recalled that the retirees appealed to the governor to return them to the DBS and were told the matter would be looked into. “Within two weeks of our discussion, you granted our request,” he said. “Our colleagues in Lagos State are still fighting for theirs, while our amiable governor has settled ours here in Edo State.”<\/p>\n
The association’s Secretary, Mr. Aikpitanyi Felix, said words of thanks were not enough for what the governor had done. He said the retirees would turn their appreciation into votes in 2027.<\/p>\n
He said the retirees are ready to mobilise support and canvass votes to help deliver the 2.5 million votes the governor has promised President Tinubu.<\/p>\n
This struggle began under the last administration, which failed to listen to us while we continued to suffer “You have come to develop the state’s infrastructure, but also to develop its people.” He added.<\/p>\n
Responding, Governor Okpebholo said his administration’s priority is to develop Edo State and improve the welfare of its people.<\/p>\n
“I was voted for because of the plight of Edo people, and I am in the office to solve the challenges facing them, You voted for me to develop Edo State, and that is exactly what I am doing. Anything that will not benefit Edo people, I will not do it.”<\/p>\n
The governor described President Tinubu as a father who cares for Edo people, adding that the President’s support has made many of his administration’s achievements possible.<\/p>\n
“The President cares for us. That is why, whenever I am making a decision, I consult him, and when he gives me the go-ahead, I proceed, i asked the President about your issue, and he gave me the go-ahead.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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