Tag: #SocialWelfare
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ABIA FIRST LADY DONATES 35 HOUSES TO INDIGENT WIDOWS ACROSS 17 LGAs
The Wife of the Governor of Abia State, Mrs Priscilla Otti, has handed over 35 newly built three-bedroom bungalows to indigent widows across the 17 local government areas of the state. The houses were delivered under the “Dignity Homes” initiative, which aims to improve the living conditions of vulnerable citizens and restore dignity and hope…
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PENCOM LAUNCHES FREE HEALTHCARE SCHEME FOR LOW-INCOME PENSIONERS
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has introduced a free healthcare initiative for low-income pensioners under the Contributory Pension Scheme. In a statement, PenCom said the programme—known as PenCare is designed to reduce medical costs and improve the wellbeing of retirees. The scheme targets retirees aged 60 and above who earn less than N70,000 monthly from…
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FCT PENSIONERS URGE IMMEDIATE PAYMENT OF ₦758B ARREARS TO END THEIR SUFFERING
Pensioners plead for long-awaited dues amid hunger, health struggles, and broken promises. Many pensioners in the FCT lament delays in receiving ₦758 billion approved for pension arrears, highlighting struggles with hunger, medical bills, and shelter. They call on the government to pay arrears in lump sums to enable meaningful investment and relief, while appreciating recent…
