From left: Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Esther Walson-Jack and Director General of PenCom, Omolola Oloworaran, during the event.
BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—National Pension Commission (PenCom) has intensified efforts to drive the nationwide implementation of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) with the hosting of the maiden edition of its Bi-Annual Consultative Session for Heads of Service of states yet to fully adopt or implement the scheme.
The consultative session brought together key stakeholders to discuss strategies for strengthening pension reform implementation at the sub-national level and addressing challenges hindering full adoption across various states.
Speaking at the event, the Director General of PenCom, Omolola Oloworaran, stated that although 26 states have enacted pension reform laws, only seven states alongside the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are currently fully implementing the Contributory Pension Scheme.
She emphasized the need for stronger commitment by state governments to ensure workers enjoy sustainable and secure retirement benefits under the CPS framework.
The event also featured the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Esther Walson-Jack, as a special guest, underscoring the importance of collaboration between federal and state institutions in deepening pension reforms nationwide.
According to PenCom, the session served as a platform for meaningful engagement, knowledge sharing and collaboration among stakeholders, while also providing practical guidance and support to states yet to fully implement the scheme.
Discussions during the meeting focused on the benefits of pension reforms, operational challenges affecting implementation, and measures required to accelerate compliance at the state level.
The initiative forms part of PenCom’s broader commitment to promoting a sustainable pension system and expanding the reach of pension reforms across Nigeria.
