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Lagos State CPS Pensioners insist on Mother of all Protests to demand for their Pension entitlements.

By Afolabi Oyekunle.




Members of the Lagos state NUPCPS have been advised to prepare for  "Mother of all protests" to press for the release of their pension enhancement and other entitlements from the Lagos state government.


The protest is fixed for this month after the expiration of the 19 days ultimatum given to the state to pay the Pensioners.

Chairman of the Lagos state NUPCPS, Comrade Michael Omisande gave the directive after a meeting with the Permanent secretary, Public Service Office, Sunkanmi Oyegbola, in which the Director General, LASPEC, Babalola Obilana and executive director, finance, Muyiwa Oshin also joined.

NUPCPS Lagos state Chairman, Comrade Michael Omisande.

According to Comrade Omisande, It is a sacrifice they must render for their financial emancipation.

" I strongly believe that the money can be paid if the government really wants to pay within the time frame".


LS Governor Babajide Sanwoolu

"According to him, the Leadership of Nigeria Union of Pensioners, contributory Pension scheme, NUPCPS, Lagos State Council honoured the invite of the Permanent secretary, Public Service Office, Sunkanmi Oyegbola on Monday, 3rd August, 2026 to deliberate on the perceived delay in the implementation of the much touted Pension increases/Wage Award for CPS Pensioners in Lagos State.

       At the meeting 



"Recall that the Template was submitted to the State Government in January, 2026 and LASPEC said Approval had been given to engage an Actuary to work out the modalities"


 In attendance were the Leadership of NUPDBS - Comr. Olufemi Olarewaju, Chairman, Caretaker Committee and Comrade Olukayode Bada, State Secretary.

Issues centered on LASPEC snail move to actualize the Pension increases and Wage Award Document, and enhanced welfare for Pensioners in Lagos.

 Comrade Michael Omisande told the meeting that a letter had been communicated to Mr. Governor, issuing a 19 day ultimatum to credit the Accounts of Pensioners on the Pension increases/Wage Award or incur the wrath of Pensioners via Protest Action, tentatively fixed for 31st August, 2026.

In the course of the meeting, the Director General, LASPEC, Babalola Obilana and executive director, finance, Muyiwa Oshin joined and gave an insight on the Pension increases/wage Award issue.

"Mr Obilana said Mr. Governor summoned him and after meeting with him, Mr. Governor gave a directive on it. 
He did not specify when the implementation would be carried out."

Comrade Omisande said the Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon Mudashiru Obasa has also been notified of the impeding Protest, including the Lagos State Commissioner for Police for adequate protection.

The chairman, NLC, Lagos State, Agnes Sessie also stumbled on the Meeting and lent support for NUPCPS.

   NLC Lagos State Chairman Comrade Funmi Sessi.

She pleaded with the Permanent secretary, PSO and Director General, LASPEC to expedite  action on the implementation of the Pension increases/Wage Award debacle.


The National Organ  of NUPCPS has thrown its weight behind the State  Council. 



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