Civil servants petition Governor Makinde to reject the contributory pension scheme

Newly recruited civil servants in Oyo State have opposed the state’s recently introduced contributory pension scheme.

The workers argue that the scheme will worsen the hardships and challenges already faced by state employees.

Those hired in January this year submitted a “Save Our Souls” petition to the governor, expressing their concerns.

The petition was presented to DAILY POST in Ibadan, the state capital, on Sunday.

Last week, the Oyo State government announced the launch of a contributory pension scheme for newly hired civil servants.

In response, the affected employees rejected the proposal and requested that they remain under the existing pension arrangement.

The letter states: “We have carefully studied the Circular Letter referenced OYPB/G/24/VOL.IV/11 concerning the re‑commencement of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) for Oyo State Civil Servants. While we acknowledge the noble intention behind the policy and the government’s commitment to ensuring a sustainable pension system, we respectfully seek your compassionate consideration regarding its application to officers employed into the Oyo State Civil Service in January 2025.”

“Your Excellency, the affected officers joined the service at a period when the existing pension arrangement was still operational and applicable to serving civil servants. Like every other worker, we accepted our appointments with the expectation that our conditions of service, including pension benefits, would align with those enjoyed by our colleagues already serving in the State Civil Service.”

“We respectfully submit that allowing officers employed in January 2025 to remain under the pension arrangement that existed before the re‑introduction of the CPS would promote industrial harmony, strengthen morale, and reinforce workers’ confidence in the Government’s commitment to fairness and justice. Such a gesture would also recognize the unique circumstances surrounding our recruitment and help maintain uniformity among officers serving within the same public service framework.”