BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp) has confirmed the appointment of Anthonia Ifeanyi Okoro as its Chief Executive Officer, effective 30th March 2026.
Okoro, who has served in an acting capacity since her appointment last year, was formally confirmed by the pension operators as CEO.
She succeeds Oguche Agudah, who led the organisation for six years with dedication and impact.
Anthonia brings to the role a wealth of cross-sector experience spanning both the public and private sectors, with deep expertise in strategy execution, sectoral and organisational transformation, and large-scale programme delivery.
She has a proven track record of leading and embedding multi-organisational portfolios, driving growth, alignment, efficiency, and performance across diverse stakeholder groups.
Over the course of her career, she has successfully executed complex projects, programmes, portfolios, and change management initiatives valued at up to £5 billion, working with the UK Government and the City of London. Her ability to navigate complex systems and deliver measurable outcomes at scale with diverse and influential stakeholders is critical to the evolving needs of the Nigerian pension industry and to the strategic role PenOp plays.
In addition to her executive experience, Anthonia has served as a Director and Governor on the boards of several charities in the United Kingdom, demonstrating her strong commitment to governance, transformation, social impact, and sustainable development.
About PenOp
The Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp) is an independent, non-governmental, non-political, and non-profit-making body.
PenOp was established to promote the operations of the pension industry, provide for self-regulation, and ensure that international best practices relating to the industry are observed by operators registered in Nigeria. It is the umbrella association for all the licensed Pension Fund Custodians, Pension Fund Administrators, and Closed Pension Fund Administrators (PFCs, PFAs, and CPFAs) operating in Nigeria.
