Lagos Pensioners Give Sanwo-Olu August 31 Ultimatum Over Pension Increase

Lagos State pensioners under the Contributory Pension Scheme have issued an August 31 deadline to the state government over outstanding pension enhancement and wage award payments.

The retirees, under the Nigeria Union of Pensioners Contributory Pension Scheme, NUPCPS, Lagos State Council, warned that failure to meet their demands could lead to a major protest across the state.

The pensioners described the proposed demonstration as the “mother of all protests,” signalling growing frustration over the delay in implementing the outstanding payments.

Chairman of the NUPCPS Lagos State Council, Michael Omisande, disclosed the position of the retirees after a meeting with the Permanent Secretary, Public Service Office, Sunkanmi Oyegbola.

According to Omisande, the pensioners are demanding action from the Lagos State Government on the payment of the outstanding pension enhancement and wage award.

The development comes amid broader concerns among retirees over the rising cost of living and the need for pension payments to reflect current economic realities.

The pensioners maintained that retired workers should not continue to wait indefinitely for benefits they believe are due to them.

The August 31 deadline therefore places renewed pressure on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration to resolve the matter before the expiration of the ultimatum.

The NUPCPS has also indicated that its members are prepared to take further action if the government fails to address their concerns within the stipulated period.

The dispute adds to existing pressure on state governments to improve welfare packages for pensioners, particularly as inflation and higher living costs continue to affect the purchasing power of retirees.

The pensioners are expected to monitor developments ahead of the deadline and determine their next course of action based on the government’s response.

If no agreement is reached, the proposed protest could further intensify discussions over pension administration and the welfare of retirees under Lagos State’s Contributory Pension Scheme.

The pensioners’ ultimatum has consequently placed the state government under pressure to engage the union and find a resolution before the August 31 deadline.