President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate rollout of free healthcare services for low-income retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), calling it a key step toward ensuring dignity and social protection in retirement.
The directive came following a briefing by the Director General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, at the State House.
President Tinubu also ordered the prompt implementation of long-overdue pension increases and a minimum pension guarantee, aimed at supporting the most vulnerable pensioners under the CPS framework.
In a strong show of support for pension reform, the President mandated PenCom to urgently resolve the persistent issue of police pensions, insisting that officers who serve and protect the nation deserve to retire with dignity and peace of mind.
Ms. Oloworaran briefed the President on ongoing reforms to preserve the value of pension assets amidst inflation, and shared plans to introduce foreign currency pension contributions to allow Nigerians in the diaspora to participate in the scheme.
President Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to inclusive growth, saying every Nigerian—especially retirees—deserves financial protection and access to basic health services after years of service.
