Monday, 7 July 2014

WPS: President Jonathan canvasses constant dialogue to bolster management, practice


Chuks Udo Okonta

President Goodluck Jonathan has called on stakeholders in the pension industry across the globe to constantly dialogue to bolster management frameworks and practices in their respective jurisdictions.

He disclosed this today at the declaration of the on-going World Pension Summit in Abuja. He noted that dialogue is imperative as the industry helps in shaping lives.

“It is imperative that stakeholders in this life shaping-industry engage constantly in dialogue to bolster management frameworks and practices in their respective jurisdictions.”

He stressed that the summit has come at a time the Nigerian economy is witnessing transformation in all facets, adding that the Pension Reform Act (PRA) was enacted by the Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration to address the recurrent challenges experienced in the administration of pensions and to enhance efficiency in the system.

Jonathan said in 10 years of sustained policy innovation and meticulous management, the nation’s pension industry has transited from a deficit of $12.9 billion to over $27.2 billion by March this year.

He noted that the newly signed pension law will help facilitate the creation of fitting instruments through which pension assets can be best invested for infrastructure and real estate development.    

 

 

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