Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

WILL PRIVATE SECTOR PENSION SCHEMES BE ALLOWED TO CONTINUE?

Private sector pension schemes will be allowed to continue provided if there is evidence to show that the pension scheme is fully funded at all times, any shortfall made up within 90 days, pension funds assets are segregated from the assets of the employer/company, the pension funds assets are held by a licensed Custodian and […]


WHAT IS THE GUARANTEE THAT THE PENSION FUNDS UNDER THE NEW SCHEME WILL BE WELL MANAGED AND NOT DIVERTED FOR OTHER PURPOSES?

The functions of the Pension Fund Administrator (PFA) and Custodian are clearly spelt out in the Pension Reform Act 2004. The Act provides adequate safeguards against the misuse of the pension funds and assets by any operator.


WHO IS A ‘CLOSED PENSION FUND ADMINISTRATOR (CPFA)’?

Any employer managing its existing pension scheme before the enactment of the Pension Reform Act 2004 may apply to the National Pension Commission to be licenced as a Closed Pension Fund Administrator to continue to manage such pension scheme. A closed PFA cannot open or manage RSA for employees other than its employees or employees […]


WHAT IS THE MINIMUM PERIOD REQUIRED BY AN EMPLOYEE TO QUALIFY FOR PENSION UNDER THE NEW SCHEME?

There is no qualifying period for pension. If an employee works for an employer for one month, his pension contribution will be paid by the employer into the employee’s Retirement Savings Account (RSA) for that month.


WHAT HAPPENS TO EXISTING PENSIONERS WHO MADECONTRIBUTIONS UNDER NSITF?

Retirement benefits shall be paid to existing pensioners under the rules upon which contributions were made, under the supervision of the National Pension Commission.


HOW MUCH WILL AN EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTE INTO THE NEW SCHEME?

An employee shall make monthly contributions of a minimum of 7.5% of the total of his/her monthly emoluments (i.e., monthly basic salary, transport allowance and housing allowance) into his RSA.


WHAT HAPPENS IF A PFA FAILS OR IS LIQUIDATED?

The pension funds and assets in the Retirement Savings Account (RSA) are kept by the PFC and as such the liquidation of the PFA will not affect the funds and assets. Besides, every PFA is expected under the Pension Reform Act 2004 to maintain a statutory reserve fund as contingency fund to meet claims for […]


WHO IS QUALIFIED TO BE LICENCED AS A CLOSED PFA?

Any employer having existing pension fund assets worth N500,000,000 or more who also meets the requirements of the Pension Reform Act 2004may apply to the National Pension Commission for a closed PFA licence to enable it manage the pension funds of its employees directly or through its subsidiary.


WHEN WILL I HAVE ACCESS TO MONEY IN MY RSA?

Access to the RSA will only be allowed upon retirement. If an employee retires at the age of 50 years or more he/she can have immediate access to the RSA. Similarly, if an employee retires before the age of 50 years due to mental or physical incapacity, he or she can have immediate access to […]


WHAT HAPPENS TO THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THOSEEXEMPTED FROM THE NEW SCHEME BUT HAVE MADECONTRIBUTIONS UNDER NSITF SCHEME?

The contributions into NSITF made by those exempted from the new scheme shall be computed and credited into their respective RSAs opened by the NSITF pending the retirement of such contributors.


WILL MY EMPLOYER ALSO CONTRIBUTE?

The employer shall contribute a minimum of 7.5% of the employee’s monthly emoluments towards the retirement benefits of the employee.


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