BREAKING: Police Teargas Pensioners Protesting at Lagos House
Police officers reportedly fired tear gas at pensioners who gathered at the Lagos House in Ikeja on Monday to protest over unpaid entitlements and the implementation of pension increases.
The pensioners, under the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) and the Contributory Pension Scheme, converged on the Lagos State Government premises to demand action on issues affecting their welfare.
The retirees are seeking the implementation of approved pension increases and wage awards, as well as the payment of outstanding pension arrears and other benefits they say are owed to them.
Pensioners Demand Payment of Arrears
The protesters reportedly went to Lagos House to press their demands and call on the state government to address the outstanding payments.
Their demands include the implementation of pension-related increases and wage awards, alongside the settlement of arrears and other benefits due to retired workers.
The protest comes after pensioners reportedly set August 31 as a deadline for the payment of outstanding pension enhancements and wage awards.
Police Disperse Protesters
The demonstration was disrupted when police officers reportedly deployed tear gas against the protesting pensioners.
The action caused some of the retirees to disperse from the area, while tension reportedly heightened at the scene.
The pensioners expressed dissatisfaction with the police response, maintaining that they were at the Lagos House to demand payment of their legitimate entitlements.
More Details Expected
The development has attracted attention as pensioners continue to push for the payment of outstanding benefits and the implementation of approved increases.
Further details on the protest and the response of the Lagos State Government and police authorities are expected.
Just9ja will continue to provide updates as more information emerges.
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