Why Nigerian workers die soon after retirement — NCSU scribe

The General Secretary of the Nigeria Civil Service Union, Gbenga Olowoyo, raised concerns over the wave of deaths among Nigerian retirees, describing it as "preventable." He attributed this situation to systemic failures, inadequate welfare policies, and government neglect. According to him, nearly half of public servants die shortly after retirement, often due to non-payment of pensions and rising living costs. Olowoyo also highlighted the psychological burden faced by retirees, who deal with stressful administrative processes and uncertainty regarding their payments.