Cross River Retirees Lament 12-Year Pension Freeze, Ask Otu for Review
Cross River State retirees are facing financial hardship due to a 12-year freeze on their pensions. The pensioners, through the Cross River State Retirees Association, have called on Governor Ben Ayade's successor, Governor Ben Ayade, to review their pensions to reflect the current economic realities.
The association's Chairman, Dr. Daniel Effiong, and Public Relations Officer, Frank Odey, made their plea during an interview on Sparkling FM.
Pensioners' Appeal for Pension Review
- The Cross River State Retirees Association has been battling with the Cross River State Government over a 12-year freeze on pensions.
- The association's Chairman, Dr. Daniel Effiong, and Public Relations Officer, Frank Odey, called on Governor Ben Ayade's administration to review retirees' pensions to reflect the current economic realities.
- The association has expressed concern over the financial struggle faced by retirees in the state due to the prolonged freeze on their pensions.
Government's Responses and Pension Issues
The Cross River State government has not issued any official response to the pensioners' appeal.
The state government has been accused of failing to adjust the pensions of retirees to align with the current economic realities.
Financial Hardship Faced by Retirees
Cross River State retirees are facing financial hardship due to the 12-year freeze on their pensions.
Dr. Daniel Effiong, the association's chairman, and Frank Odey, the association's public relations officer, have expressed concern over the financial struggles faced by retirees in the state.
Governor Ben Ayade's Administration
The Cross River State Retirees Association is calling on Governor Ben Ayade's administration to review and adjust pensions of retirees to reflect the current economic realities.
The association has accused the state government of not adjusting the pensions of retirees to align with the current economic realities.
Background: Cross River State Retirees Association
The Cross River State Retirees Association is a group representing retired civil servants and other retirees in Cross River State, Nigeria.
The association has been fighting for better pension benefits for retirees in the state for the past 12 years, since the freeze on pensions began in 2010.
Background: Cross River State
Cross River State is a state in Nigeria, located in the south-south region of the country.
The state has a population of over 4 million people and is known for its rich cultural heritage and beautiful landscapes.
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