Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), Omolola Oloworaran, has applauded the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) for the successful completion of Comrade Godwin Abumisi Pensioners’ Legacy House.
She described the project as a landmark achievement in promoting the welfare and dignity of retirees across the country.
Oloworaran who chaired the commissioning of the Legacy House in Abuja, said the building
The facility was officially commissioned by the Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, who reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of retirees. He also announced a donation of ₦100 million to support the activities of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners.
In her remarks, the PenCom Director-General described the Legacy House as a lasting symbol of the invaluable contributions of Nigerian pensioners and underscored the need to continue strengthening institutions dedicated to protecting retirees’ welfare.
She also highlighted the Federal Government’s ongoing pension reforms under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that significant progress has been made in addressing longstanding challenges in the pension sector.
According to her, the reforms include the settlement of long-standing pension liabilities, increased monthly pension payments, improved administration of retirement benefits, stronger enforcement of pension compliance, as well as initiatives aimed at expanding pension coverage and enhancing retirement security for Nigerians.
Oloworaran reaffirmed PenCom’s commitment to collaborating with stakeholders to build a sustainable pension system that guarantees financial security and dignity for retirees.
The event also featured remarks by the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, and the President of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Comrade Godwin Abumisi, who expressed appreciation to the Governor of Kano State, the PenCom Director General, and other stakeholders for their continued support of pensioners.
The occasion reaffirmed the collective commitment of government, organised labour, and pension stakeholders to advancing pension reforms, strengthening retirement security, and improving the welfare and quality of life of retirees across Nigeria.
