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National Pension Week 2026 · Day 4

National Pension Summit

Programme of Events

Thursday, 29 October 2026
Transcorp Hilton Abuja

1 Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja 900001

Summit schedule

National Pension Summit

9:00–10:00 a.m.

Registration and Accreditation

Programme lead Registration and Accreditation Subcommittee

10:00–10:15 a.m.

National Anthem and Opening Formalities

Programme lead Mr. Cyril Stober and Mr. Oguche Agudah

10:15–10:20 a.m.

Welcome Address

Programme lead Bello A. Malabu, Commissioner Administration and Chairman, National Pension Week 2026

10:20–10:40 a.m.

Keynote Address

Programme lead Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, Director-General, National Pension Commission

10:40–10:50 a.m.

Nigerian Pension Industry Documentary

Programme lead Corporate Communications Department

10:50–11:10 a.m.

Presentation of Exit Benefit Scheme Cheques to Selected Beneficiaries

Programme lead Head of the Civil Service of the Federation

11:10–11:20 a.m.

Goodwill Messages

Programme lead Senator Cyril Oluwole Fasuyi and Hon. Jallo Hussaini Mohammed

11:20–11:40 a.m.

Special Address, immediately followed by Presentation of Awards to the SGF

Programme lead Secretary to the Government of the Federation / Award presenter will be announced

11:40 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

Tea Break and Networking

Programme lead MC handover from Mr. Cyril Stober to Mr. Oguche Agudah

12:15–1:15 p.m.

Three Concurrent Breakout Sessions

Programme lead Session MCs, Moderators and Panellists

1:15–1:35 p.m.

Cultural Entertainment and Official Photographs

Programme lead IDEZ Entertainment / Protocol Team

1:35–2:05 p.m.

Presentation of Breakout Session Outcomes

Programme lead Mr. Sola Adeseun, Mr. Ehis Uzenabor and Mr. Michael Popoola, Session Moderators

2:05–2:15 p.m.

Closing Remarks

Programme lead Mr. Donald Onuoha, President, Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp)

Breakout sessions & panels

Three Concurrent Breakout Sessions

12:15–1:15 p.m.

Breakout Session 1 — State Government Participation: Reforming Pensions at the Subnational Level: The Role of States in Driving Pension Coverage

Discussion on the role of states in driving pension coverage.

Panel members
  • Moderator Mr. Sola Adeseun — Acting Director, States Operations Department, National Pension Commission
  • Panellist Mrs. Arinola Adetayo — Permanent Secretary, Bureau of State Pensions, Ogun State
  • Panellist Dr. Morénike Makinde — Head, Technical Department, Lagos State Pension Commission
  • Panellist Mr. Babalola Obilana — Director-General, Lagos State Pension Commission
  • Panellist Alhaji Nuraddeen Audi — Director-General, Katsina State Pension Bureau
  • Panellist Mr. Ivor Takor — Former Member, Board of PenCom; Former Member, Fola Adeola Pension Reform Committee

12:15–1:15 p.m.

Breakout Session 2 — Capital and Development: Leveraging Pensions for Inclusive Economic Growth

Discussion on leveraging pensions for inclusive economic growth.

Panel members
  • Moderator Mr. Ehis Uzenabor — Managing Director, Shell Nigeria Closed Pension Fund Administrators
  • Panellist Mr. Mohammed Abdul-Razaq — SVP & Head, Capital Mobilisation and Partnerships, AFC
  • Panellist Ms. Abimbola Suleiman — Executive Director, Investments & Strategy, Access Pensions Limited
  • Panellist Rand Merchant Bank representative — name to be confirmed

12:15–1:15 p.m.

Breakout Session 3 — Employer Participation and Compliance: From Compliance to Commitment: Driving Coverage through Employer Engagement

Discussion on driving pension coverage through employer engagement.

Panel members
  • Panellist Olusola Carrena, CFA — Managing Director, Helios Investment Partners
  • Panellist Isabella Mnisi, CFA — Sector Head: Asset Management and Retirement Funds, Rand Merchant Bank
  • Moderator Mr. Michael Popoola — Director, ICT Department, PenCom
  • Panellist Mr. Olumuyiwa Olulaja — Group Head, Human Capital Management & Development, First Bank of Nigeria Ltd
  • Panellist Mr. Alabi Kolawole — Chief Wages Officer, Reynolds Construction Company Nigeria Limited
  • Panellist Mr. Uwanabo Christian — Human Resources Manager, Dantata & Sawoe Construction Company Nigeria Limited
  • Panellist Mr. Ahmed Lawan — Acting Director, Compliance and Enforcement Department, National Pension Commission

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