The Ogun State Government has dismissed as false and misleading a notice circulating on social media that claims the Bureau of State Pension is inviting next-of-kin of deceased pensioners for a screening process.
In a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Bureau, Mrs. Arinola Adetayo, the government clarified that the notice, allegedly issued by an unnamed individual, was not authorized or endorsed by the state. She emphasized that there are clear and official procedures for processing pension claims and disbursing benefits, none of which involve unsolicited screenings by unknown individuals or third parties.
“The notice circulating on social media does not originate from any government office, department, or Bureau of State Pensions personnel. The Bureau is not in any way associated with, nor endorses the request made in the notices,” Mrs. Adetayo stated.
She further described the unauthorized notice as fraudulent and warned the public to disregard it. “Any request for screening of next-of-kin by individuals or entities not officially recognized by the state government is fraudulent and should be disregarded. We strongly advise that no personal information or documents should be shared in response to any unauthorized invitations or requests,” she added.
Mrs. Adetayo urged anyone who received the notice to contact the Bureau’s office at Block A, Ogun State Government Secretariat, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, for clarification and guidance.
The government reiterated its commitment to ensuring that the benefits of deceased pensioners are processed through legitimate and transparent channels.
