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Streamlining Pensions: Digital Shift Accelerates as PenCom Approves Nine Payment Providers

Genesis Obong
By Genesis Obong
Published: March 25, 2025
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In a significant stride towards modernizing Nigeria’s pension sector, the National Pension Commission (PenCom) has authorized nine Payment Solution Service Providers (PSSPs) to facilitate online pension contribution remittances. This strategic move, encompassing industry giants like Interswitch and innovative firms such as Awabah and Pencentral, signals a decisive shift from cumbersome manual processes to a streamlined, digital framework.

The introduction of the online Pension Contribution Remittance System (PCRS) is poised to revolutionize how employers manage their pension obligations. As PenCom detailed on their website, this system empowers businesses to upload employee pension schedules and execute payments online, all at no cost. This initiative is not merely about technological advancement; it’s about fostering transparency, efficiency, and accountability—principles that resonate deeply with every working Nigerian anticipating a secure retirement.

“With this system, employers’ pension payments will go straight to the RSA holders,” stated Oguche Agudah, CEO of the Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp), at the 2024 PenCom Media Conference in Lagos. “The standardized remittance template and validation checks will eliminate issues of ‘money received without a corresponding schedule,’ ensuring transparency and efficiency.”

I understand the frustration many feel when navigating bureaucratic processes. The delays and uncertainties associated with traditional pension remittances have been a source of anxiety for countless individuals. By embracing digital solutions, PenCom is directly addressing these concerns, offering a pathway to smoother, more reliable transactions.

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The approved PSSPs, including Paypen, Pencentral, Pensphere, Penremit, Pensol, Penco, Awabah, Epcoss, and Interswitch, provide employers with a diverse array of options to handle their pension remittance needs. This expanded choice, significantly expedited from PenOp’s initial April 2025 timeline, allows for immediate implementation, showcasing the urgency and commitment to improving the system.

Further enhancing this digital transformation, PenCom has also issued a directive allowing Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) to approve and process various retirement benefits without prior commission approval, effective June 1, 2025. This change, aimed at reducing bureaucratic delays, enables PFAs to expedite payments for programmed withdrawals, retiree life annuities, and refunds for those exempted from the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS).

Historically, PFAs were required to obtain PenCom’s “No Objection” before disbursing funds, leading to protracted waiting periods. Now, PFAs are mandated to process and approve payment instructions within two working days of completing documentation, with Pension Fund Custodians (PFCs) required to credit beneficiaries’ accounts within 24 hours. This swift turnaround is crucial for retirees who rely on these funds for their livelihood.

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While applications for depleted RSAs and death benefits will still require PenCom’s approval, the overall impact of these reforms is clear: a more efficient, responsive, and transparent pension system. By amending key regulatory instruments and embracing technological advancements, PenCom is not just streamlining processes; it’s restoring confidence in the system.

This digital shift, driven by necessity and innovation, represents a pivotal moment for Nigeria’s pension sector. It’s a testament to the power of technology to address systemic challenges and improve the lives of millions. As we move forward, the focus remains on ensuring that these advancements translate into tangible benefits for every Nigerian worker and retiree.

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