By Seun Adams
The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTDA), Mr. Hussaini Jallo, on Monday urged the Tolulope Odunaiya led management team of the Directorate to work harmoniously with the lawmakers to address the challenges and overcome obstacles in order to enhance service delivery.
With this synergy, Jallo, said public satisfaction and the highest standards of integrity will be emplaced.
The committee pointed out at an oversight visit at the Headquarters that it it recognises the vital role PTAD plays, especially in payment of pensions, gratuity and death benefits to retirees of the federal government exempted from the contributory pension scheme.
The visit according to the chairman, was part of their duties in line with the standing orders of the House of Representatives.
He further explained that the Committee was established to provide guidance and support to the Directorate, ensure accountability and transparency, facilitate collaboration and above all, appropriate the needed funds to take care of the pensioners under PTAD’s jurisdiction.
In her welcome remarks, the Executive Secretary of PTAD, Tolulope Odunaiya, expressed her appreciation to the Committee for their unwavering support to the Directorate over the years and pledged to continue in the giant strides already laid down and ensure that the relationship between the Directorate and the Committee remains cordial and mutually beneficial to the utmost service of the Pensioners.
The PTAD boss informed the committee of the Directorate’s achievements since they last visited, which in addition to regular payment of monthly pension include: Opening a new state office in Ilorin, Kwara State, Payment of arrears to some batches of pensioners in line with approval from the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, and payment of gratuities and death benefits to pensioners and Next-of-Kin of deceased pensioners respectively.
“Together, we will drive positive change and excellence not only to PTAD, but to the pension industry as a whole” The Chairman, said.
