Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has advised retirees who got their contributory pension worth about N4.46b not to donate it to churches, mosques, or religious groups.
Speaking at the 105 batches of retirement bond certificate presentation ceremony to the 2000 retirees, Sanwo-Olu said they should use their pension to solve their family problems.
The governor said the payment of the pension was a testament to the unwavering commitment of the Lagos State government to its retirees.
“This is not meant to solve all family problems. It is about you, what you have earned and worked for.
“When they say they want to build a church or mosque and ask you to come out to pledge N3m. Don’t do that. God will give you the wisdom to act, Sanwo-Olu has done his part o,” Sanwo-Olu said.
Meanwhile, Sanwo-Olu comments have elicited missed reactions from X users.
@AA_Adelodun said: “I’m deeply impressed and I hope the aged pensioners listen to him and yield to that important advice. Cos those religious bigots out there are wicked ooo.”
@abdallahalghazy wrote: “Impressive. GOD bless you Mr. Governor.”
