Pensioners of Federal Civil Service in the Nigerian Union of Pensioners have said they may protest non-implementation of the N32,000 increase in their pension on October 1.
They said the N70,000 minimum wage has been implemented but they have been deprived of the increase.
In a statement yesterday in Abuja, National President, Frederick Eguaoba, said despite approval of N58 billion for the increase, the Federal Ministry of Finance and Office of Accountant General of the Federation are yet to comply.
Eguaoba said: “Union officials are demanding release of the N58 billion approved by the President to ensure compliance and implementation of the increase and payment of seven to eight months’ arrears owed them.
“We are giving the government two weeks to meet our demands or we will protest. PTAD should ensure release of the funds by the Finance Ministry and the Accountant-General’s Office.”
