…on healthcare, Tinubu said over 16 million Nigerians have been enrolled under programmes of the National Health Insurance Authority.
ABUJA, NIGERIA- The iNews Times| Bola Ahmed Tinubu has unveiled a ₦25 trillion pension asset pool as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s social protection framework and ensure financial security for workers after retirement.
Speaking at the ISSA 2026 West Africa Seminar, the President said his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda is focused on protecting livelihoods, restoring economic confidence, and shielding citizens from financial shocks.
He disclosed that over 10 million Nigerians are actively contributing to the Contributory Pension Scheme under the supervision of the National Pension Commission, with total pension assets now exceeding ₦25 trillion.
Tinubu also highlighted improvements in workplace protection through the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, noting that more than 7.5 million employees are covered under the Employees’ Compensation Scheme.
On healthcare, he said over 16 million Nigerians have been enrolled under programmes of the National Health Insurance Authority, reducing out-of-pocket medical expenses and improving access to care.
The President further pointed to job creation efforts by the National Directorate of Employment, which has empowered over two million Nigerians through skills training and entrepreneurship initiatives.
He stressed that these interventions are being integrated into a digitally enabled system aimed at delivering coordinated social and economic support, particularly for vulnerable populations.
Tinubu added that strengthening communication and grassroots engagement remains key to building trust in social security systems across Nigeria and the wider West African region.
