Oyo gov’t dismisses false pensioner verification notice

The Oyo State Government has dismissed a fraudulent message circulating among pensioners about a purported verification exercise.

In a statement issued on Friday, the Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Prof. Salihu Adelabu, described the notice as false and urged pensioners to ignore it.

According to him, the message — which instructs pensioners to submit photocopies of their pension authority certificates, bank account details, and phone numbers to Room 103 of the Ministry — is a scam.

Prof. Adelabu cautioned pensioners to remain vigilant against misinformation, assuring them that the Ministry directly contacts eligible individuals when it is their turn to receive benefits.

He stressed that all official announcements are communicated exclusively through recognised and credible channels, and advised pensioners to verify any doubtful information before acting on it.

Reaffirming the Makinde administration’s commitment to the welfare of retirees, the Commissioner noted that the government will continue to uphold transparency and due process in all pension and gratuity matters.

He also called on members of the public to help spread accurate information, emphasising that safeguarding pensioners from fraud and misinformation is a collective responsibility.

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