Lawyers Demand Improved Welfare for Pensioners, Elderly

Some lawyers resident in Abuja on Friday, March 18, 2016 urged the relevant authorities to prioritize the welfare of pensioners and the elderly in the society.

The lawyers explained the viewpoint in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja.

Ms Maria Akpa sought support for pensioners to receive their pensions before salaries were paid.

She said,”These pensioners, like my father, gave their all in service. The work environment was not even as conducive as we have today with modern computers, split unit air conditioners and so on. Yet, these people were dedicated to their work and so, the system must appreciate the services they rendered, by giving them their pensions timely and with respect”.

Mr Mark Finecountry harped on the need for pensioners, the elderly and the vulnerable in the society to be treated with respect and compassion.

Finecountry said, “It is rather unfortunate that every day, we hear of large sums of pension funds being embezzled by those supposed to administer these funds judiciously. It is just unimaginable that somebody will want to spend money meant for pensioners; these are people who have given their best years to this country.”