No Plans To Protest Over N25,000 Wage Award–Pensioners

No Plans To Protest Over N25,000 Wage Award–Pensioners

The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has clarified that there are no plans for a protest over the non-payment of a N25,000 wage award, contrary to earlier reports…….READ ALSO AGF Warns NLC: Planned Protest Is A Contempt Of Court

The clarification comes amidst discussions sparked by an assertion from the Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Pensioners Branch, an affiliate of NUP, Sunday Omezi, suggesting that pensioners were gearing up for a protest over the non-payment of the wage award.

In a statement released in Abuja on Friday, jointly signed by NUP President Mr. Godwin Abumisi and General Secretary Mr. Actor Zal, the Union dissociated itself from any threats of protest.

While the Federal Government had announced a wage award of N35,000 for public service workers, with pensioners set to receive N25,000 as palliatives following the fuel subsidy removal, pending the establishment of a new minimum wage, the Union emphasized that pensioners across Nigeria are eagerly awaiting the government’s fulfillment of its promise to alleviate their hardships.

The statement emphasized a preference for dialogue over demonstrations: “As senior citizens, we would rather engage the government in constructive dialogue rather than demonstration.”

NUP also called upon security agencies to ensure the maintenance of peace and take action against any individuals threatening the country’s stability.

Additionally, the statement clarified that Mr. Godwin Abumisi is the only constitutionally recognized national president of NUP and urged pensioners nationwide to remain patient and law-abiding.