Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday urged civil servants to start preparing for retirement early.
At a training for directors and senior civil servants in Ikeja on “How to prepare for life after retirement, especially the implementation of the Contributory Pension Scheme”, he said the government would always ensure that retirees got their due through the Ministry of Establishments, Training and Pensions and Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC).
They will also continue to receive, through other agencies more support that will add value to their lives in retirement, he added.
Ambode, represented by Establishment, Training and Pensions Commissioner Dr. Akintola Benson-Oke, emphasised the need to prioritise pensioners’ welfare because of its ‘’moral, economic, strategic and social implications.” Read more