Industry Presentation by Peters Eledu, Managing Director, Zenith Pensions Custodian Limited
BusinessDay Pension Conference 2026
Theme: Sustaining Confidence and Growth – Pensions Reforms and Recapitalisation in Nigeria
This presentation, delivered on behalf of the Managing Director of Zenith Pensions Custodian Limited, explores the critical roles of pension fund custodians in the evolving landscape of Nigerian pension reforms. The discussion focuses on how recent initiatives specifically foreign currency contributions and the personal pension plan are driving growth, enhancing transparency, and building essential trust among contributors within the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS).
Key Highlights:
Introduction to Strategic Reforms: Overview of how foreign currency and personal pension plans are key to industry growth (0:01 – 2:27).
Growth Potential: Analysis of pension asset growth and the importance of tapping into the informal sector (2:28 – 4:11).
The Role of Trust and Governance: Why confidence and regulatory oversight are foundational to long-term sustainability (4:12 – 6:47).
Pension Reform Context: Insights into the 2014 Pension Reform Act and the impact of recapitalization on operator capacity (6:48 – 8:35).
Foreign Currency Contributions: Benefits of allowing diaspora and foreign exchange earners to participate in the CPS (8:36 – 12:41).
Personal Pension Plan (PPP): Expanding coverage to the informal sector, artisans, and the self-employed (12:42 – 14:57).
Building Credibility: The importance of segregated assets, internal controls, and transparent settlement processes (14:58 – 17:57).
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