PRESS RELEASE
ONDO STATE GOVERNMENT COMMENCES STATEWIDE VERIFICATION EXERCISE FOR PENSIONERS FROM YEAR 2016 TILL DATE.
The Ondo State Government, through the State Pension Transitional Department, has announced the commencement of a statewide verification exercise for all Pensioners from year 2016 till date.
According to a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Department, Chief Bunmi Alade, the exercise is designed to ensure accurate pension records, eliminate ghost pensioners, and guarantee the prompt and seamless payment of pensions and gratuities to all eligible beneficiaries.
All affected Pensioners are therefore expected to present themselves at the designated verification centres with the following documents:
Letter of Approval of Retirement
Payment Voucher
Bank Verification Number (BVN) Certificate
Pensioner’s Identity Card (or any valid means of identification)
For deceased Pensioners next-of-kin or representatives, they are also required to provide the underlisted documents;
- Letter of Administration
- Affidavit of Next of Kin
The Verification Exercise is scheduled as follows;
Tuesday 2nd & Wednesday 3rd September, 2025;
Ilaje, Okitipupa, Irele/Ese-Odo, and Odigbo LGAs
Thursday 4th & Friday 5th September, 2025;
Ondo West, Ondo East, and Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo LGAs
Monday 8th & Tuesday 9th September, 2025.
Akoko North-East, Akoko North-West, Akoko South-East, and Akoko South-West LGAs
Wednesday 10th & Thursday 11th September, 2025. Owo and Ose LGAs (Ifon and Idoani)
Friday 12th September, 2025. Ifedore and Idanre LGAs
Monday 15th & Tuesday 16th September, 2025.
Akure North and Akure South LGAs (Monday to Thursday)
The exercise will take place at the headquarters of each Local Government Area or any other venue agreed upon by the Local Branch of Union of Pensioners.(NUP)
Pensioners are strongly advised to attend the exercise in person, as proxies will not be allowed.
The Ondo State Government, in line with the OUR EASE agenda, reassured all senior citizens of its unwavering commitment to their welfare and well-being
Signed:
Chief Bunmi Alade
Permanent Secretary
Ondo State Pension Transitional Department
