Workers in Abia State will soon be added to the Contributory Pension Scheme of the Federal Government.
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of the state stated this when he received a delegation of the National Commissioner (Technical), representing South East and Directors of the National Pension Commission at the government house in Umuahia.
He directed the State Head of Service and Commissioner for Finance to come up with the technical advice on the framework with which it would commence as soon as possible.
He said the full implementation of the CPS was delayed owing to some challenges but assured that his administration is determined to implement the scheme.