Makinde Refunds N143m Health Insurance Deducted From Pensioners

Oyo State governor Seyi Makinde has refunded N148 million that was deducted from pensioners in 2023 as health insurance premiums.

Executive Secretary of the Oyo State Health Insurance Agency, Dr Sola Akande, who disclosed this in Ibadan, said Makinde had refunded about N148 million or thereabout to OYSHIA as the premium deducted from pensioners in 2023.

“On Tuesday, we were able to have a ceremonial presentation of that refund. I can say now that pensioners have gradually been receiving their refunds for 2023.

“I can say that the local government pensions’ board has refunded the N4 000 deducted from primary school teachers to various local governments.

“I can say that about eight LGAs have sent their list because we asked the heads of local governments to forward the deduction details from pensioners in their various regional governments.

“So, we reconciled with our document, and they let us know the account to remit into,” he said.

According to Akande, the eight local governments will get their refund on Monday (today).

“We are waiting on the state pensions’ board to send the deduction package per pensioner, and the refund will be made,” he added.

The OYSHIA boss commended Makinde for his commitment to the health of residents via the agency.