The Enugu State Coordinator of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) under the Contributory Pensions Scheme (CPS), has urged federal pensioners in Enugu State to register with the union to enjoy benefits.
The Enugu State Coordinator of the Union, Comrade Timothy Oyewande, made the call on Saturday in a statement he signed along with the Acting Public Relations Officer, Comrade Ngwuoke Ngwuoke, to mark the seventh anniversary of the union in Enugu.
Oyewande said the registration was necessary as it would offer federal pensioners in Enugu the opportunity to access new benefits, including free medical services for those earning below N40,000 monthly.
According to him, the scheme introduced by the National Pension Commission (PENCOM), was designed to assist pensioners in addressing their health needs and alleviating health challenges.
He commended the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Federal Government and outlined how CPS pensioners had benefited from recent reforms
The coordinator listed the benefits to include the payment of pension arrears to some pensioners in 2025 and the regular payment of pension entitlements.
“We hereby wish to inform all federal pensioners under the Contributory Pensions Scheme (CPS) that a branch of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Contributory Pensions Scheme Sector is now operational in Enugu State.
“The association came into existence to address the numerous anomalies confronting CPS pensioners in the country.
“In the past, the meagre amount appropriated to pensioners was hardly released, and CPS pensioners were denied the right to any pension increase by the federal government.
“Today, with the birth of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Contributory Pensions Scheme Sector under the leadership of Comrade Sylva C. Nwaiwu, the narrative has changed for good,” he said.
He revealed that many members of the union could attest to the fact that the 2025 Christmas celebration was different from previous years because of the payment of pension arrears that changed their lives.
Oyewande stressed that some members who were owed several months of pensions now enjoy regular payments, adding that some categories of pensioners would also begin to enjoy free medical services.
“We therefore, encouraged all federal government pensioners residing in Enugu State to register with the chapter to fully benefit from their years of service to the nation.
“For further details, the union advised interested pensioners to contact the State Coordinator, Comrade Ade Oyewande, on 080344962193, or the Acting PRO, Comrade Ngwuoke Ngwuoke, on 07036621678,” he said.