Makinde endorses giving seniors a N10,000 Christmas bonus.


 Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo State, granted a Christmas bonus of N10,000 for each pensioner in the state on Friday. According to a statement from the governor's chief press secretary, Taiwo Adisa, the step was done to make the holidays better for retired employees who had meritoriously served the state. The statement claims that the bonus will be given days after the government pays employees' salaries and pensions for December 2022. The 13th month's wage had also been approved by the government, and according to Makinde, it will be paid on or before December 31, 2022.

It read: “His Excellency has approved the payment of N10,000 to all pensioners in the state as Christmas Turkey bonus. It is a flat rate for all pensioners.

“The bonus is coming days after the state government paid the December 2022 salaries to workers and pensioners. The governor had equally approved the payment of 13th month salary, which is expected to be paid on or before December 31, 2022.

“His Excellency wishes that all retirees will enjoy a Merry Christmas. “The bonus is a token of His Excellency’s appreciation and assistance to our aged and retired citizens, who had served the state meritoriously for decades.”

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