The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) in Imo State have jointly rejected reports claiming that pensioners are required to turn in their personal documents to the Secretary to the State Government’s office to receive gratuities.
In a combined press statement, NLC State Chairperson Uche Chigemezu Nwigwe and NUP State Chairman JB Ugochukwu labeled the news as fraudulent and deceptive, designed to trick unsuspecting members of the public.
Both labor organizations stressed that the report is unauthorized and did not come from either union.
“Discussions with the state government regarding the next round of gratuity payments are ongoing, and Governor Hope Uzodinma remains committed to fulfilling his promise,” the statement read.
“We urge all pensioners to ignore this fake news and not fall prey to scammers or unauthorized individuals demanding money or personal information related to gratuity payments.”
Pensioners seeking reliable information and official updates about gratuity are advised to contact or visit the NUP office or the NLC secretariat.
The organized labor leadership reiterated its dedication to safeguarding the interests and welfare of workers and pensioners at all times.