Rivers commences biometric for pensioners

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Tony John, Port Harcourt

The Rivers State Government has commenced the comprehensive biometric data capture of pensioners, in a move to develop a functional pension scheme in the state.

The biometric data capture for senior citizens takes place at the Ministry of Justice  in Port Harcourt, for the mainstream pensioners.

Also, pensioners, who retired from the parastatals, are being captured at the Rivers State University.

Professionals in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) are working round the clock to ensure easy capture of the retirees.

Head of Service, Mr. Rufus Godwins, said that Governor Nyesom Wike was working towards a functional pension scheme that would stand the test of time.

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