President Tinubu has ordered a pension hike and free healthcare for CPS retirees, following protests across Nigeria demanding better post-retirement welfare
Otobong Tommy
Otobong Tommy
Otobong Tommy is a violinist, writer, and teacher. With a BSc. in public administration (2014) from Babcock University, Ogun State, Nigeria, she has previously worked at Ventures Africa, NAEC, The Eagles Music Academy, and currently at L'Orbe, a non-profit where she is co-founder, managing the music room targeted at children and teenagers. She also enjoys exploring design and content creation.
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