The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has urged federal pensioners residing in Enugu State to register with its Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) sector to access new benefits, including free medical services for eligible retirees.
The appeal was made on Saturday in Enugu during activities marking the seventh anniversary of the CPS sector of the union in the state.
In a statement jointly signed by the State Coordinator, Comrade Timothy Oyewande, and the Acting Public Relations Officer, Comrade Ngwuoke Ngwuoke, the union said the registration drive is aimed at enabling more federal pensioners to benefit from recent reforms and support programmes introduced for CPS retirees.
Comrade Oyewande explained that pensioners earning below N40,000 monthly would be eligible for free medical services and other welfare support upon registration.
According to him, the health support scheme was introduced by the National Pension Commission (PENCOM) to help retirees manage medical challenges and improve their overall wellbeing.
He also commended the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, noting that some CPS pensioners have begun to benefit from recent reforms.
Among the gains, he listed the payment of pension arrears to certain retirees in 2025 and the regular settlement of pension entitlements.
“We hereby wish to inform all federal pensioners under the Contributory Pension Scheme that a branch of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Contributory Pension Scheme Sector, is now operational in Enugu State,” Comrade Oyewande said.
He explained that the sector was established to address longstanding challenges faced by CPS pensioners across the country.
“In the past, the small amount set aside for pensioners was hardly released, and CPS pensioners were denied the right to any pension increase by the Federal Government,” he said.
Comrade Oyewande noted that, since the emergence of the CPS sector under the leadership of Comrade Sylva C. Nwaiwu, conditions for many pensioners have improved.
He revealed that numerous members enjoyed a better Christmas celebration in 2025 following the payment of arrears. Some who had previously been owed several months of pensions are now receiving their entitlements regularly, while certain categories will soon begin to benefit from free medical services.
He therefore encouraged all federal government pensioners residing in Enugu State to register with the union’s chapter to access the full range of benefits.
For further enquiries, the union advised interested pensioners to contact the State Coordinator, Comrade Ade Oyewande, on 080344962193, or the Acting Public Relations Officer, Comrade Ngwuoke Ngwuoke, on 07036621678.
