Gov Umo Eno Gives Retirees a Second Chance
By Chijioke Amu-Nnadi There is something utterly wholesome, noble and heartening abouit hearing the Governor of Akwa Ibom State , Pastor Umo Eno , speak about his government’s intentional initiative of clearing the backlog of monies owed retired civil servants in his state. As a retired civil servant myself, one cannot speak enough about how important it is for one who has spent his entire adult life working for an organisation or entity, to retire into what is supposed to be the sunset of his years, and have his entitlements paid as at when due. No one walks into retirement with excitement, except for the hope and expectation that he would be rewarded, according to the clearly stated terms of his employment. Indeed, there is nothing entirely endearing about leaving what one has become familiar with, except to leave with a sense of fulfilment, integrity, honour, self-worth and, yes, reward. Where does an old man go who has no money, duly earned, in his pocket? At 60, or aft...