Lagos assures retirees of post-service support
Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to prompt payment of retirement benefits and sustained welfare support for former civil servants. It said retirement should mark “renewed purpose” rather than
Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to prompt payment of retirement benefits and sustained welfare support for former civil servants.
It said retirement should mark “renewed purpose” rather than decline.
Speaking at a send-off at Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja, Head of Service (HoS) Mr. Bode Agoro apologised for the delay in hosting officers, who retired in the second, third and fourth quarters of last year, assuring them that government’s appreciation for their service remained intact.
“Permit me, on behalf of Lagos State Government, to express apology for holding this ceremony very late. It ought to have been held last year, but the circumstances beyond our control caused the delay. While the delay is regretted, government’s appreciation for your years of meritorious service remains unwavering,” he said.
Agoro outlined targeted initiatives designed to guarantee financial security and post-service engagement for retirees, which he said included prompt payment of retirement benefits, regular interactive sessions with the HoS, bi-monthly webinars on financial literacy and wellness, health care initiatives under ILERA EKO, enrolment in Lagos State Single Social Register and establishment of recreation and wellness centres.
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He urged the retirees not to see their exit from service as the end of their relevance, noting that their experience remained critical to governance and community development.
The HoS credited Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the support of Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat for sustaining policies aimed at protecting the dignity of retirees.
He urged the former officers to remain mentors and contributors in their communities, stressing that government’s post-service framework was structured to ensure stability, healthy ageing and continued societal impact.
Permanent Secretary, Public Service Office/Office of the Head of Service, Mrs Sunkanmi Oyegbola, rejoiced with the retirees, advising them to prioritise their health.
Representative of the retirees, Mrs Omotayo Gbajabiamila, thanked Lagos State Government for accommodating them for 35 years.
She said she and her colleagues would be available to lend their wealth of experience to the government anytime they were called upon to do so.
