Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) President Godwin Abumisi has commended President Bola Tinubu over recent pension payments and the settlement of outstanding arrears.
ABUJA, NIGERIA — Godwin Abumisi, President of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), has praised President Bola Tinubu for what he described as significant improvements in pension administration. According to Abumisi, the Federal Government has cleared outstanding pension arrears, increased pension payments and maintained regular disbursements to retirees.
Abumisi said the Tinubu administration has demonstrated commitment to improving the welfare of pensioners across the country. According to him, many retirees who previously experienced delays in receiving their benefits are now receiving payments more consistently. He also stated that the government’s efforts have restored confidence among pensioners.
Speaking on the development, Abumisi described Tinubu as the most pensioner-friendly president in Nigeria’s history. He also urged pensioners to support the President’s reported bid for a second term, saying the administration had shown commitment to addressing long-standing welfare concerns affecting retired public servants. The comments reflect the position of the NUP president and have not been independently verified by Extra News Nigeria.
Pension payments have remained an important issue in Nigeria, with many retirees over the years calling for prompt payment of benefits and the settlement of accumulated arrears. Successive administrations have introduced reforms aimed at improving pension administration, while pensioners’ associations have continued to advocate for better welfare and timely payments.
The development means pension issues are likely to remain part of the national political conversation as stakeholders assess the performance of the current administration. While the NUP president has expressed support for the government’s handling of pension matters, the effectiveness of ongoing reforms will continue to be measured by the consistency of payments and the welfare of retirees across the country.
