The National Pension Commission (PenCom) is refining its investment frameworks to channel pension capital into essential sectors such as infrastructure, energy, healthcare, and agriculture, while ensuring competitive returns for contributors. Director-General Ms. Omolola Oloworaran announced that N10.7 trillion in new retirement savings has been injected into the economy, raising total pension assets to N31.48 trillion as of July 2026. This growth is attributed to improved compliance, aggressive recovery of unremitted contributions, and collaboration with anti-graft agencies. PenCom is launching three key initiatives: a health initiative providing free insurance for low-income retirees, a Minimum Pension Guarantee to secure basic income for retirees, and an informal sector expansion to increase coverage for traders and artisans. Additionally, PenCom has implemented measures to boost retiree welfare, including a 22% increase in monthly pension payouts and significant adjustments for treasury-funded retirees. The total number of contributors to the Contributory Pension Scheme has also grown, reaching over 11 million.
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