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New PenCom DG, Omolola Oloworaran, Assumes Duty in Abuja

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) hereby informs the public that the newly appointed Director-General of the Commission, Omolola Oloworaran, has assumed duties at the Commission, to serve in acting capacity pending her confirmation by the Senate, in line with the provisions of Section 26 (1) of the Pension Reform Act 2014.

Omolola is poised to explore new frontiers in the implementation of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) by sustaining pension assets on the growth trajectory, ensuring increased CPS membership and supporting coverage expansion initiatives.

She is committed to the expeditious payment of retirement benefits while deepening the pension investment horizon for enhanced returns to contributors and retirees.

A Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Omolola brings to PenCom over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry.

She is an accounting graduate from the University of Ilorin and holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the Manchester Business School.

She has worked extensively in renowned investment and commercial banks in Nigeria until her current appointment.

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