Police fire teargas at pensioners as protest turns chaotic at Lagos House

Pensioners under the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) and Contributory Pension Scheme have been staging protests at the Lagos House, Ikeja due to the non-payment of their pension entitlements.

The pensioners have been demanding the implementation of approved pension increments and salary increments by the government of Lagos State.

They have also demanded the payment of pension arrears and other entitlements that have not been paid.

The protesters gathered at the government premises to draw attention to the challenges affecting their welfare and appeal to the state government to urgently address their demands.

The demonstration, however, was disrupted when police officers reportedly fired tear gas at the pensioners, forcing some of them to disperse.

The development heightened tension at the scene as the retirees expressed dissatisfaction over the use of force against them while demanding the payment of their entitlements.

The pensioners maintained that their demands were centred on the implementation of pension-related increases, payment of outstanding arrears and other benefits due to them.

Recall that pensioners had issued an August 31 deadline for the payment of their outstanding pension enhancement and wage award.

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