Pensioners condemn exclusion from ₦70,000 transport relief

The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), led by Godwin Abumisi, condemned the exclusion of retirees from the ₦70,000 monthly transport allowance approved for six months for public servants from November 2026. The union accused the Federal Government and the Nigeria Labour Congress of overlooking pensioners, who also face rising living costs and inadequate pensions. It also demanded payment of the ₦25,000 monthly palliative promised in 2023 to 15 million households, including vulnerable pensioners, and asked the relevant ministry to explain the delay. The NUP urged President Bola Tinubu to extend the transport allowance to eligible retirees or provide equivalent support, warning it may pursue legal avenues.