Tinubu Approves Pension Increase, Free Healthcare For Low-Income Retirees
By Sunday Etuka, Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has directed the National Pension Commission (PenCom) to promptly implement the long-overdue pension increases and a minimum pension guarantee, which would provide a safety net for the most vulnerable pensioners under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS).
This is just as he directed the expedited rollout of the free healthcare access initiative for low-income retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), describing it as a critical component of social protection and dignity in retirement.
The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement on Wednesday, said President Tinubu gave the directive after receiving a briefing from the Director General of PenCom, Ms. Omolola Oloworaran.
He said President Tinubu also mandated the PenCom DG to urgently resolve the longstanding police pension issue, emphasising that members of the police force who serve and protect the nation deserve to retire with dignity and peace of mind.
The PenCom DG, according to the statement, briefed the President on ongoing efforts to ensure the value preservation of pension fund assets, especially in the face of inflation and macroeconomic pressures, as well as plans to introduce foreign currency contributions to enable Nigerians in the diaspora to participate in the pension system.
The statement said President Tinubu strongly supported the reforms, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to inclusive growth and protection for ordinary Nigerians.
“During the briefing, the DG updated the President on a suite of transformative pension initiatives to enhance retiree welfare and expand the Pension Scheme’s reach,” the statement added.
