Welcome and Introduction by the Anchor
NPW 2026 Programme
Five days. One national journey.
National Pension Week is a platform for all pension stakeholders — young people, the self-employed, SMEs, employees, employers, beneficiaries, pension operators and policymakers — to come together, discuss pensions, share experiences and learn how to build a more secure future.
The National Journey
From awareness to accountability.
Each day has a distinct audience and purpose while contributing to one connected national conversation.
Daily Programme
Explore National Pension Week day by day.
Select a day to view its focus, audience, location information and programme events.
Day 01 · Awareness
Online Opening Ceremony and Youth Engagement
Opening National Pension Week with an interactive youth conversation on pension awareness and early planning.
Online Opening Ceremony and Youth Engagement
Director-General’s Address and Official Declaration of National Pension Week Open
Interactive Youth Conversation: Your Hustle, Your Future: Why Retirement Planning Starts Now
Live Pension Quiz, Polls and Audience Questions
Competition Highlights and Announcement of Winners
Closing Remarks and Preview of National Pension Week Activities
Day 02 · Inclusion
SME and Informal Sector Professionals Fair
Creating a practical platform for SMEs and informal-sector professionals to connect, showcase their businesses and engage with pension participation and long-term planning.
SME and Informal Sector Professionals Fair
Registration and Exhibition Set-Up by PFAs, Accredited Pension Agents, Professional Associations and MSMEs
National Anthem and Opening Formalities
Opening Remarks and Keynote Address by the Commissioner, Inspectorate
Panel 1: Building Businesses for Growth, Finance and Long-Term Security
Questions and Audience Responses
Panel 2: Growing Today, Securing Tomorrow: Making Pension Part of a Sustainable Business
Questions and Audience Responses
SME Fair, On-Site Enrolment, RSA Updates and Pension Clinics
Live Media Interviews, Running Alongside the Fair
Day 03 · Care & Trust
Senior Citizens Fair
Celebrating retirees, supporting wellbeing and strengthening access to pension information and benefits.
Senior Citizens Fair
Registration
Opening Ceremony and Welcome Address by the Commissioner, Finance
Keynote Address: Healthy Ageing and Longevity
Tea Break, Old-School Music, Networking and Live Interviews
Wellness Stretch and Exercise Session
Panel Discussion: Life After the Paycheck: Reinventing Purpose, Prosperity and Legacy in Retirement, Followed by Photographs
Retirees’ Experience-Sharing Session
PenCare Enlightenment: Understanding Benefits and Access
Photographs
Retirees’ Experience-Sharing Session
Lunch and Cultural Entertainment
Closing Remarks
Day 04 · Leadership & Recognition
National Pension Summit
Bringing pension leaders and stakeholders together for national dialogue, reform, investment, coverage and recognition.
National Pension Summit
Congress Hall, Transcorp Hilton, Abuja
1 Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja 900001
Registration and Accreditation
National Anthem and Opening Formalities
Director-General’s Welcome Address
Keynote Address
Nigerian Pension Industry Documentary
Launch of PenCare and the Minimum Pension Guarantee
Tea Break and Networking
Three Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Cultural Entertainment, Presentation of Session Outcomes, Photographs and VIP Departure
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Congress Hall, Transcorp Hilton, Abuja
1 Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja 900001
Session 1 — State Government Participation: Reforming Pensions at the Subnational Level: The Role of States in Driving Pension Coverage
Session 2 — Capital and Development: Leveraging Pensions for Inclusive Economic Growth
Session 3 — Employer Participation and Compliance: From Compliance to Commitment: Driving Coverage through Employer Engagement
Pension Industry Awards Night
Transcorp Hilton, Abuja
1 Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja 900001Theme: An Evening of Elegance and Excellence
Dress code: Black Tie/National Attire
Guest Arrival and Red Carpet Reception
Opening Remarks by the Master of Ceremonies
Recognition and Introduction of Special Guests
Welcome Address by the Director-General, PenCom
Opening Remarks by the Co-Chairman of the Organising Committee and Highlights of National Pension Week
Live Musical Performance by a Guest Artiste
Special Recognition Ceremony — Category 1
Entertainment: Dance, Comedy and Cultural Performances
Awards and Recognition Ceremony — Category 2
Toast
Networking and Photographs
Dinner Service
Vote of Thanks by the Chairman of the Organising Committee
Music, Dancing and Socialising
Day 05 · Accountability
National Pension Week Press Briefing and Communiqué
Informing the media on the activities and outcomes of National Pension Week.
Programme update
Day 05 events will be published here.
Event information will be added as it becomes available.
Take Part
Choose the National Pension Week experience that is right for you.
Attend an event, join online, take part in youth activities, visit the SME Fair or register through a stakeholder pathway.