The Federal Government has reiterated its dedication to improving the well-being of its retirees and providing a conducive environment for them to live decently after retirement. Mr. Dasuki Arabi, Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reform (BPSR), stated this on Friday in Gombe during the 2024 Pre-Retirement Training Programme for retiring officers from selected federal parastatals in the North East Zone.
Arabi emphasized the government’s commitment to enhancing retirees’ lives through training initiatives and systemic reforms. He mentioned that the BPSR is organizing a national conference, likely to be chaired by President Bola Tinubu, to address pension issues and initiate further reforms aimed at benefiting retirees.
The DG highlighted that the pre-retirement training for federal parastatal officers is a key program of the BPSR. The training aims to prepare retirees for a stable future and ensure their quality of life does not decline after leaving active service. Arabi noted that equipping them with knowledge and skills to achieve a sustainable retirement aligns with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, focused on improving retirees’ welfare.
“The most important exercise that an employee can embark on is to prepare for retirement. Retirement, which marks another phase in a person’s life, is an exercise worth planning for,” Arabi said.
He noted that poor retirement experiences are often due to inadequate planning. As such, the government is providing knowledge on managing life in retirement and utilizing retirement benefits effectively.
Due to the success of the first edition of this training, it has now been institutionalized as an annual event conducted by the BPSR for retirees from federal parastatals.
