AREA COUNCILS STAFF PENSION BOARD TRAINS RETIREES ON PENSION MATTERS, LIFESTYLE MANAGEMENT
By: Victoria Agorom
As part of its efforts to ensure the welfare of retirees of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area councils, the FCT Area Councils Staff Pension Board has organised a retirement sensitisation and training workshop for staff of area councils and local education authorities.
In his address during the programme held recently in Abuja, the Board’s new Acting Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Ibrahim Musa Abubakar said that the aim of the workshop was to intimate them on the necessary tips that would guarantee effective management of their funds as well as basic information on pension administration.
While appreciating the support of the FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, the Director added that his mission as he assumes duty is to ensure that all retirees outstanding debts are fully paid and appealed for adequate funding in order for the Board to achieve its statutory mandate.
Taking them on a presentation on documentation process for acessing benfits, the resource person, Mr. Rafiu Abdullahi from AccessArms Pension advised the retirees to ensure that they familiarise themselves with information on their Pension Funds Administrators; their service outlets, client service personnel, relationship manager, contact numbers and to update their records.
He also emphasized the need for them to understand their RSA statement, the balance, accumulated return on investment and personal RSA reconciliation.
Abdullahi described retirement as the best time of life, urging them to use their funds wisely.
In her presentation on staying healthy at retirement, a public speaker, Mrs Saryum OKorare urged the participants to imbibe healthy lifestyles including good sleep, balanced meals, regular exercise, medical check-up, positive relationship and socialisation.
She also asked them to avoid anxiety and anything that will trigger negative emotions.
Abuja Digest spoke to some participants who appreciated the Board for the programme, describing the programme as an eye opener.
