PENCOM Begins Screening Of FG Employees To Retire In 2014

Over the years, the Nigerian pension has suffered a lot of set back across the country.When I was growing up,I see the pentioners looks pitiful after serving their father land with all commitment yet you see them on the street, sleeping under the bridge, looking dirty on the queue for verification.I just hope the promise work fast as the National Pension Commission (PENCOM) says it will screen federal civil servants due to retire from January to December 2014 to facilitate easy payment of their entitlements.

In a statement in Lagos on Monday, the commission said the exercise would take place at 14 centres nationwide from June 3 to July 11.

The statement issued by Mr Emeka Onuora, PENCOM Head of Communication Unit, said the
exercise would be for those due to retire in 2014 by virtue of attaining 60 years or 35 years in service.

It said that the exercise also covered those who had attained 65 years in service or 70 years of age for employees of tertiary institutions.

"This physical enrolment also covers those who have already retired, but are yet to be enrolled.

"Employees are requested to attend the exercise with original copies of letter of appointment, birth certificate/declaration of age, promotion letter and pay slip as at June, 30, 2004.

"Other requirements include letter from the MDAs indicating retirement and first appointment date, grade level and step as at July 2007, past records of service and current pay slip," it stated.

The statement said that employees should also come along with evidence of registration with a Pension Fund Administrator, indicating Personal Identification Number and one passport photograph.

It said that the Commission required a Pension Desk Officer from an MDA to assist in identifying potential retirees and confirming the authenticity of the documents presented by employees.

The statement said that medically unfit employees were exempted from the exercise.

It added that the Pension Desk Officers should come with their documents and letters from qualified physician or medical board.

According to the statement, the exercise is for the employees of Federal Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) that are treasury-funded.

It urged employees to take part in the exercise as only employees who had been enrolled would be issued with the Federal Government Retirement Bond.