Legendary Nollywood actor, Chief Pete Edochie, who retired as the
Director of Programmes at the ABS in 1998, has finally received his
gratuity from the Anambra state government.
Some retirees of Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS) on Wednesday,
received their long outstanding gratuities from the office of the
Anambra state Accountant General.
Former Director General of the organisation who retired in 1984,
Boniface Offokaja, was among the recipients, while Nollywood legend,
Chief Pete Edochie, who retired from ABS as Director of Programmes in
1998, was also a recipient, and was full of praise for Governor Willie
Obiano for fulfilling his promise to clear outstanding pension and
gratuities of the organisation.
After receiving his cheque, he said; “Many of us have lost hope that
we will ever receive our gratuities. Despite our meritorious service to
Anambra state, successive governments chose to neglect us. What Governor
Willie Obiano has done today is remarkable. We are praying for him
because he is a compassionate governor.”
Responding, the Managing Director and CEO of Anambra Broadcasting
Service, Nze Uche Nworah said that Governor Obiano has lifted a huge
burden off the shoulders of the organisation.
He said; “We are delighted that today, some of our retirees including
those who retired since 1984 have today received their outstanding
gratuities. We thank Governor Obiano for making this possible.”
The next batch of retirees will be paid in October.
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