The Oyo State Government has dismissed a notice making the rounds among pensioners about an alleged verification exercise.
In a statement released in Ibadan on Friday, the 8th of August, 2025, the Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Prof. Salihu Adelabu, clarified the situation.
Adelabu called the message fake, noting that it directed pensioners to send photocopies of their pension certificate, account details, and phone numbers to the ministry.
He advised pensioners to disregard such messages and remain watchful against misinformation aimed at retirees.
According to him, the ministry will only reach out to qualified persons when it is their turn to access their benefits.
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The commissioner stressed that official updates are shared exclusively through recognised and credible channels.
Adelabu further urged pensioners to confirm the authenticity of any questionable message before responding, while restating the state’s dedication to retirees’ welfare.
He assured that the government will keep promoting transparency and due process in pension and gratuity matters.
He also appealed to members of the public to circulate only verified information, noting that safeguarding pensioners from fraud is a collective responsibility.