By Bisi Bamishe
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) in collaboration with the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC), has held a landmark sensitization workshop in Kano State.
The workshop was to deepen understanding of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) among pensioners and stakeholders.
With over ₦25 trillion in pension assets and bold reforms underway, PenCom reaffirms its commitment to dignity in retirement and inclusive national development.
Key Reforms include:
✅Pension Boost 1.0: Enhancing monthly pensions for over 241,000 retirees under Programmed Withdrawal.
✅ Zero Waiting Time for Payments: Immediate pension access upon retirement.
✅Free Health Insurance for Retirees: Starting with lower-income pensioners later this year.
