Godwin Obaseki is a man who values and keeps to his words___ GOSG MEDIA

Obaseki-Shaibu2020: Show me a man who values and keeps to his words, and I will show you Governor Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki

By Ainyanbhor Osadebamwen Michael

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Before now, pensioners who cut across the various ties of government workforce were left with nothing to hold on to at the end of the month. It was a pitiable sight to see the pensioners sitting along major streets protesting their unpaid gratuities. Some of them were owed pension arrears spanning 7-42 months.

Addressing the pensioners in 2018, during last year's may day, Governor Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki said "I am not happy that some people are wearing black. I promise you will not wear black next year". With this, few believed that the Governor was just trying to fulfil all righteousness by raising the hopes of the pensioners. True to his words, the Governor ordered the release of 1.5 billion naira for payment of arrears in the state. He is even paying pension arrears he inherited, some dating back to the 1990s and 2000s.

This singular act done by the Governor was a feat that was considered unattainable by previous governments, this culminated in pensioners holding peaceful protest through the streets of Benin to thank the Governor on prompt payment of pensions and  commencement of payment of gratuities. Currently,  Edo pensioners are happy. They displayed their joy during last year’s May Day rally when they wore white attires to the venue. Unlike before, when the pensioners would refuse to engage in marching, they filed out to perform the march past. 

Ladies and gentlemen, it is often said that reminding oneself of how impossible situations were achieved in the past, gives hope for the future. The choice to continue with the developmental strides of Governor Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki should be encouraged by all well meaning citizens of the State.

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