By Moses Okorie
The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), has expressed confidence in the pension correspondents and online editors to making sure that Nigerians are given timely and accurate information about the agency’s activities.
The Executive Secretary of PTAD, Tolulope Odunaiya made this boast in her address at a one-day training workshop for pension correspondents and online editors on Thursday in Abuja.
Odunaiya said pension management in Nigeria is a very sensitive issue, and PTAD has been at the forefront since inception, ensuring that the welfare of pensioners under the Defined Benefit Scheme remains a priority.
“As our partner in progress, we rely on the media, especially our reporters to work with us to ensure that this mandate is fulfilled. It is our intention to foster the already-robust relationship between PTAD and the Media, correct all misrepresentations and inform them of next steps we intend to take as we work hard to ensure that the welfare of our pensioners is sustained”, she said.
The PTAD boss reiterated the importance of the media to the operations of PTAD, saying it cannot be overemphasised, and is why they deemed it necessary to organise the training.
“Over the years, PTAD has worked assiduously to change the narrative of pension payment in Nigeria, especially under the Defined Benefits Scheme, and we are proud to see that the hard work has yielded and has continued to yield positive results.
“In the course of the presentations here today, we believe you will be adequately informed about the Act establishing PTAD, what our mandate is, the different operational departments we have in the Directorate, as well as how we carry out our responsibilities.
“It is very important, as reporters, to understand where we are coming from, where we are, where we are headed, and what exactly we do, so you can report accurately”, she added.