The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has warned pensioners to avoid donating their gratuities to churches, mosques or other religious institutions.
Sanwo-Olu stated this during the retirement benefit bond certificate presentation ceremony held in Ikeja, on Thursday.
The ceremony was organised by the Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC).
According to Sanwo-Olu, all pension backlogs with the payment of N4.46 billion to 2,000 retirees has been cleared.
He advised the pensioners not to donate all their money to church and mosque projects.
“Don’t solve all family problems. Don’t let any child now come and say that because you’ve collected your pension, house rent is due,” the Lagos governor said.
“You have given to them and raised them; don’t let them intimidate or threaten you. Don’t let any grandchild bamboozle you.
“Be flexible; it is about you and what you have earned and deserve.
“Don’t donate everything to the church or mosque. Please, I am begging you in the name of God.”
In a statement posted on X after the ceremony, the Lagos governor said his administration is committed to prioritising the welfare of retirees in the state.
The governor said Lagos state has launched a health insurance scheme “tailored specifically” for retirees.
He added that the health scheme will provide a “wide range” of medical services, including routine checkups and specialised treatments.
