Accra, Nov. 20, GNA - Mr. Edward Ameyibor, General Secretary of National Pensioners Association, on Friday asked pensioners to lead exemplary lives worthy of emulation as senior citizens. He advised them to refrain from smoking, alcoholism and other social vices which worsen their plight and hasten their death. Mr. Ameyibor made the call when addressing the National Executive Council Meeting of the association in Accra.

He explained that the meeting formed part of the annual meeting of the association with the Management of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT).

Mr. Ameyibor expressed appreciation to the management of SSNIT for fulfilling its promise to build a recreational centre for the association five years ago to ease the tension of pensioners.

Mr. Kwasi Boatin, Director General of SSNIT, said management was aware of the plight of pensioners and would endeavour to tackle them especially the payment of their arrears. He announced that management was negotiating with the management of MTN to transfer their monthly payments through Mobile Money Service at home to ease the problems at the banks. Mr Gideon Osei-Amoako, Operations Manager of MTN who educated the pensioners on the service, said it would be beneficial to them. He said management was in partnership with nine banks to operate the service and urge pensioners to take advantage of it subscribe for easy transfer of money to their family members. 20 Nov. 09