SessionWelcome and Introduction by Anchor
Time0–5 mins
Opening welcome and introduction to National Pension Week 2026.
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NPW 2026 Programme
Five days. One national journey.
National Pension Week moves from youth awareness and financial inclusion to retiree engagement, pension-industry leadership and a final public account of the Week’s outcomes.
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.
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Day 01 · Awareness
Working programme
National Pension Week Opening Ceremony & Youth Engagement Day
Building pension awareness among the next generation of contributors.
Opening & Youth Engagement Programme
SessionDG’s Address and Official Declaration of National Pension Week Open
Time5–15 mins
Director-General’s opening address and formal declaration of the Week.
Link to this sessionSessionYouth Talk: “Your Hustle, Your Future: Why Retirement Planning Starts Now”
Time15–25 mins
Youth-focused conversation on beginning retirement planning early.
Link to this sessionSessionInteractive Youth Pension Conversation
Time25–50 mins
Interactive discussion connecting young Nigerians with pension and financial-literacy themes.
Link to this sessionSessionLive Pension Quiz, Polls & Audience Q&A
Time50–65 mins
Interactive quiz, audience polling and question-and-answer segment.
Link to this sessionSessionCompetition Highlights and Announcement of Winners
Time65–80 mins
Competition highlights and proposed announcement of winners.
Link to this sessionSessionClosing Remarks & Preview of National Pension Week Activities
Time80–90 mins
Closing remarks and preview of the remaining Week.
Link to this sessionPenCom representativeLPFO representativeYoung entrepreneur / self-funded professionalYoung professional, content creator or youth advocate
Day 02 · Inclusion
Working programme
National SME Fair
Driving voluntary pension participation among self-funded professionals and small business owners.
SME Fair Programme
SessionRegistration & Exhibition Set-Up
Time8:00–9:00 AM
Registration and set-up for PFA, Accredited Pension Agents, Professional Associations and MSME exhibitors.
Link to this sessionSessionNational Anthem & Opening Formalities
Time9:00–9:10 AM
Formal opening of the National SME Fair.
Link to this sessionSessionOpening Remarks & Keynote Address — Commissioner, Inspectorate
Time9:10–9:40 AM
Opening remarks and keynote address for the SME Fair.
Link to this sessionSessionPanel — The Business of Tomorrow
Time9:45–11:15 AM
Planning for retirement while growing a business; financial discipline; and building for growth through systems, finance, talent and sustainable scaling.
Link to this sessionSessionQuestions & Audience Responses
Time11:15–11:45 AM
Audience questions and responses following the panel discussion.
Link to this sessionSessionLive Media Interviews
Time11:50 AM–3:30 PM
Media interview programme running alongside the exhibition.
Link to this sessionSessionSME Fair — On-Site Enrolment, RSA Updates & Pension Clinics
Time11:50 AM–3:30 PM
Exhibition activity, pension engagement, on-site enrolment, RSA updates and pension clinics.
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Time3:30–4:00 PM
Closing media briefing for the National SME Fair.
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Day 03 · Care & Trust
Working programme
Senior Citizens Fair
Celebrating retirees and affirming PenCom’s duty of care to beneficiaries.
Senior Citizens Fair Programme
SessionOpening Ceremony — Welcome Address by DG / LPFO Leadership
Time8:45–9:00 AM
Opening ceremony and welcome address.
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Time9:00–10:15 AM
Keynote focused on healthy ageing, longevity and PenCare.
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Time10:15–10:45 AM
Tea break and participant networking.
Link to this sessionSessionPanel — Life After the Paycheck: Reinventing Purpose, Prosperity and Legacy in Retirement
Time10:45 AM–12:00 PM
Panel discussion on purpose, prosperity and legacy after active employment.
Link to this sessionSessionCultural Entertainment
Time12:00–12:20 PM
Cultural entertainment segment.
Link to this sessionSessionRetirees’ Experience-Sharing Session
Time12:20–1:00 PM
Retirees share experiences and perspectives.
Link to this sessionSessionWellness Stretch & Exercise Session
Time2:00–2:20 PM
Guided wellness stretch and exercise session.
Link to this sessionSessionPenCare Enlightenment — Understanding Benefits & Access
Time2:20–3:10 PM
Information session focused on PenCare benefits and access.
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Day 04 · Leadership & Recognition
Working programme
National Pension Conference, Awards & Closing Ceremony
Embedding a culture of excellence and closing the Week with prestige.
National Pension Conference
Abuja · Daytime venue to be confirmed
SessionRegistration, Accreditation & Exhibition Walk-Through
Time8:00–8:45 AM
Registration, accreditation and exhibition walk-through.
Link to this sessionSessionNational Anthem & Opening Formalities
Time8:45–9:00 AM
Opening formalities for the National Pension Conference.
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Time9:00–9:20 AM
Welcome address by the Director-General.
Link to this sessionSessionCultural Entertainment Interlude
Time9:20–9:50 AM
Cultural entertainment interlude.
Link to this sessionSessionKeynote — Pensions, ESG and the Sustainable Development Goals
Time9:50–10:30 AM
Keynote on pensions, ESG and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Link to this sessionSessionTea Break / Exhibition & Networking
Time10:30–11:00 AM
Tea break, exhibition and networking.
Link to this sessionSessionBreakout Sessions
Time11:00–11:40 AM
Breakout sessions. Detailed topics remain to be confirmed.
Link to this sessionSessionCultural Entertainment Interlude
Time11:40 AM–12:00 PM
Cultural entertainment interlude.
Link to this sessionSessionSummary of Sessions / Panel Discussion
Time12:00–12:40 PM
Summary of sessions and panel discussion.
Link to this sessionSessionState of the Nigerian Pension Industry — Documentary & CPS Achievements Showcase
Time12:40–1:40 PM
Documentary and showcase of CPS achievements.
Link to this sessionSessionLaunch of the PenCare Initiative
Time1:40–2:00 PM
Launch of the PenCare Initiative.
Link to this sessionSessionOfficial Group Photograph & VIP Departure
Time2:00–2:20 PM
Official group photograph and VIP departure.
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Pension Industry Awards Night
Estimated attendance · 500
Abuja · Awards venue to be confirmed
SessionGuest Arrival & Red-Carpet Reception
Time5:30–6:30 PM
Guest arrival and red-carpet reception.
Link to this sessionSessionOpening Remarks by MC
Time6:30–6:40 PM
Opening remarks by the Master of Ceremonies.
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Time6:50–7:00 PM
Recognition and introductions of special guests.
Link to this sessionSessionWelcome Address by Director-General, PenCom
Time7:00–7:15 PM
Welcome address by the Director-General of PenCom.
Link to this sessionSessionOpening Remarks by Co-Chairman of Organising Committee & Highlights of NPW
Time7:15–7:45 PM
Opening remarks and highlights of National Pension Week.
Link to this sessionSessionSpecial Recognition Ceremony — Category 1
Time8:00–8:45 PM
Special recognition ceremony. Award category details remain to be confirmed.
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Time9:00–9:25 PM
Awards and recognition ceremony. Award category details remain to be confirmed.
Link to this sessionSessionNetworking & Photo Session
Time9:40–10:15 PM
Networking and photo session.
Link to this sessionSessionMusic, Dancing & Socialising
Time10:30 PM–Late
Music, dancing and socialising.
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Day 05 · Accountability
Working programme
National Pension Week Press Briefing and Communiqué
Informing the media on the activities and outcomes of National Pension Week.
Day 5 date pending confirmation.
Final Day 5 date must be confirmed before publication.
Programme pending
Detailed Day 05 programme will be published after confirmation.
Detailed programme, start/end time, speakers, moderator and livestream information are pending confirmation.
- Present the National Pension Week communiqué
- Consolidate key messages, achievements and commitments
- Provide a formal close-out narrative for public communication
- Present metrics and outcomes from Days 1–4
Publication status
This is the current working programme.
National Pension Week programme information will be updated as outstanding details are formally confirmed.
- Final consolidated programme and resolution of the Day 5 date inconsistency
- Confirmed venues for all activities
- Confirmed event times where not provided
- Confirmed speakers, keynote speakers, panellists and moderators
- Livestream platforms for physical events
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