Pensioners are regarded as first class citizens in every country of the world. No matter how we look at it, these are senior citizens who gave all their best in the service to their nations and should be treated with respect, honour and dignity but it is unfortunate that in Nigeria, senior citizens (Pensioners) are subjected to all sorts of harsh conditions. This is very wrong and unacceptable. Normally their pensions should be paid regularly before the first of every month, this is how it should be done. Government should not delay the payment of pensioners or allow them to stress themselves before getting their pensions. Anyone who is involved in stealing, delaying or frustrating these Seniors may not go unpunished and we should always remember that the words of our elders are words of wisdom. Anyone who is in-charge and does not care about these Seniors by withholding their pensions as at when due may be creating problems for himself/herself. These are Seniors that should be treated with respect, therefore we (Viewers Corner News and the advisory team) are appealing to President Buhari’s government to kindly look into this matter so that these Pensioners can get their money on time. We (Viewers Corner News team) feel the pains these Seniors (Pensioners) are going through in Nigeria, we hope that the government of Nigeria will start paying them regularly.
Source: Viewers Corner News.