Retirees in Cross River State have raised concerns over what they described as extremely low monthly pension payments, with some pensioners reportedly receiving as little as ₦4,000 monthly.
The retirees are also calling on the state government to address outstanding gratuities and other entitlements owed to retired workers.
The development has renewed concerns about the welfare of senior citizens who served the state during their active years but are now struggling to meet basic needs on inadequate pension payments.
According to the retirees, the situation has become increasingly difficult amid rising costs of food, healthcare and other essential commodities.
They appealed to the Cross River State Government to urgently review the pension situation, settle outstanding gratuities and take steps to improve the welfare of pensioners across the state.
The retirees stressed that many of them depend almost entirely on their monthly pensions and other retirement benefits to survive.
Their concerns come as pensioners across the country continue to call for improved welfare and timely payment of retirement benefits in the face of the rising cost of living.
The Cross River retirees are therefore urging the state authorities to treat their demands as a matter of urgency and ensure that those who served the state are not left to struggle in their old age.
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