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PTAD launches mobile confirmation solution for pensioners
The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has introduced a mobile solution for its “I Am Alive” confirmation initiative, aimed at enhancing the ease of life-status validation for pensioners.
This was announced by the executive secretary of PTAD, Tolulope Odunaiya, in a statement issued by the head of corporate communications, Olugbenga Ajayi in Abuja.
According to the statement, the mobile “I Am Alive” confirmation solution is specifically designed to support pensioners who are unable to validate their life status through facial or fingerprint recognition due to disabilities or health challenges.
Odunaiya explained that affected pensioners can apply for the mobile solution by filling out an online form available on the PTAD website.
She said once the application is approved by the appropriate authority, a mobile confirmation will be scheduled, during which PTAD representatives will visit the pensioner’s address. If a physical visit is not feasible, Odunaiya said, a video conference call can be arranged to verify the pensioner’s status.
For pensioners living abroad who are not yet verified on the payroll, a certificate of aliveness issued by the Nigerian Embassy or High Commission in their country of residence would be required every six months, she said.
The executive secretary emphasized that the “I Am Alive” confirmation service is completely free.
“Under no circumstances will pensioners be charged any fees for using this application or accessing PTAD’s services,” she said. Odunaiya urged service support staff to demonstrate empathy while assisting pensioners, many of whom may require additional guidance due to limited familiarity with technology.
She also clarified that PTAD state offices would not serve as agent centers or provide office-based confirmation services for walk-in pensioners.
Instead, state offices will focus on guiding pensioners, resolving inquiries, and escalating unresolved complaints to the headquarters.
The ES called on unions and pension desk officers to act as intermediaries between PTAD and pensioners, assisting with first-line inquiries, complaints resolution, and implementation of the Know-Your-Pensioners (KYP) initiative.
This initiative aims to gather credible information about pensioners to improve service delivery. Pensioners are required to confirm their aliveness on PTAD’s platform every six months or as directed by management to continue receiving their monthly pensions.
Those who fail to comply will be removed from the payroll and placed in the “Likely Deceased Pool.” Such pensioners can be reinstated once their aliveness is confirmed.Odunaiya reiterated PTAD’s commitment to ensuring seamless service delivery while enhancing the welfare of pensioners.
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Breaking: Court of Appeal rules in favour of Turaki -led PDP candidate for Osun governorship election
The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, on Thursday, ruled that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Gubernatorial Candidate in Osun State was validly nominated by the Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee.
The court also ordered INEC to list the PDP logo on the ballot ahead of Saturday’s gubernatorial election.
The Court held that access code is neither a creation of the Constitution nor the Electoral Act; rather, a creation of INEC’s guidelines and cannot, in any way, override the provisions of the Constitution.
Section 288 of the Constitution does not specify the method for nominating candidates; it only states that the names of candidates should be forwarded to the Commission.
The court further held that the defendant (INEC) should take steps to include the name of the appellant on the ballot paper.
Additionally, the court ruled that the primary election conducted by the Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP was a valid primary election in law.
The three-man panel of justices—Justice Mahmud, Justice Jaro, and Justice Ankawere, was unanimous in its judgment.
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Breaking: NHRC sets up situation room to monitor and document hate speech, intimidation, threat to life ahead 2027
The national Human Rights Commission, NHRC, has set up a situation room to monitor and document all incidences of hate speech, intimidation and threat to life by politicians and other actors ahead of the 2027 general election.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed concerns over rising incidences of hate speech, intimidation and outright threat to life by highly placed individuals, especially politicians and religious leaders.
The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chef Tony Ojukwu, SAN, revealed this on Thursday in Abuja at a press conference.
He said the situation room would enable the Commission harvest data, analysis and document persons, agencies and others involved in the negative statements in order to ensure they are properly tracked and brought to book by relevant agencies.
Ojukwu also took journalists on a tour of the newly set up situation room.
Details later…..
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Breaking: NHRC expresses concern over rising incidences of hate speech, threat to life ahead 2027 elections
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed concerns over rising incidences of hate speech, intimidation and outright threat to life by highly placed individuals, especially politicians and religious leaders.
At a press conference in Abuja Thursday, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chef Tony Ojukwu, SAN, recalled statements credited to Senator Francis Fadahunsi and Sheikh Yahya Jingir and described the das dangerous with capacity to set the nation ablaze.
He called on politicians, religious and traditional rulers, among other stakeholders to call their supporters and faithful to orders.
He urged government to act before rhetorics turn to violence, saying the forthcoming election in Osun State should serve as example of Nigeria’s capacity to conduct political contest in compliance with international best practices.
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