2027: Zakari Mohammed Pledges Free Healthcare for Senior Citizens, Retirement Reforms in Kwara
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Kwara State, Rt. Hon. Zakari Mohammed, has pledged free healthcare services for residents aged 65 and above, alongside reforms to eliminate delays in the processing of retirement benefits if elected governor.
Mohammed made the pledge during an engagement with members of the Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP) at the union’s office in Offa Local Government Area of the state.
The meeting provided an opportunity for the ADC governorship candidate and other party leaders to interact with retired public servants, acknowledge their contributions to the development of the state and discuss measures to improve their welfare.
Mohammed, who was accompanied by his running mate, Elder Olawuyi Julius Olayide, and other party candidates, said his proposed administration would prioritise the welfare, dignity and wellbeing of senior citizens.
He promised that an ADC-led government would provide free medical services, including treatment and essential medications, to residents aged 65 and above.
The governorship candidate also proposed a comprehensive reform of the retirement process, promising that workers’ retirement documents and entitlements would be prepared and processed six months before their retirement dates.
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According to him, the initiative would eliminate unnecessary bureaucratic delays, reduce the hardship faced by retiring workers and ensure a smoother transition from active service to retirement.
On security, Mohammed said his administration would strengthen intelligence gathering, promote community participation, improve coordination among security agencies and deploy modern technology to address security challenges across Kwara State.
The ADC leadership also highlighted the economic agenda of the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, particularly his campaign promise to pursue policies aimed at reducing economic hardship, including a proposed reduction in petrol prices to ₦500 per litre if elected.
Other ADC officials at the engagement included the party’s Deputy Governorship Candidate, Hon. Tope Olayonu; House of Representatives candidate for Offa/Oyun/Ifelodun Federal Constituency, Hon. Asanloko Abiodun Takit; and its candidate for Ekiti/Isin/Irepodun/Oke-Ero Federal Constituency, Hon. Abiodun.
The engagement formed part of the party’s consultations with stakeholders and community groups as it seeks to present its governance agenda to residents of Kwara State.
The ADC leadership reiterated its commitment to building a state where senior citizens receive adequate care, workers’ rights and entitlements are respected, and residents can live in a secure and prosperous environment.
By PRNigeria
