SessionWelcome and Introduction by Anchor
Time0–5 mins
Opening welcome and introduction to National Pension Week 2026.
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NPW 2026 Programme
Five days. One national journey.
National Pension Week moves from youth awareness and financial inclusion to retiree engagement, pension-industry leadership and a final public account of the Week’s outcomes.
The National Journey
From awareness to accountability.
Each day has a distinct audience and purpose while contributing to one connected national conversation.
Daily Programme
Explore National Pension Week day by day.
Select a day to view its focus, audience, location information and detailed programme.
Day 01 · Awareness
Confirmed
National Pension Week Opening Ceremony & Youth Engagement Day
Building pension awareness among the next generation of contributors.
Opening & Youth Engagement Programme
SessionDG’s Address and Official Declaration of National Pension Week Open
Time5–15 mins
Director-General’s opening address and formal declaration of the Week.
Link to this sessionSessionYouth Talk: “Your Hustle, Your Future: Why Retirement Planning Starts Now”
Time15–25 mins
Youth-focused conversation on beginning retirement planning early.
Link to this sessionSessionInteractive Youth Pension Conversation
Time25–50 mins
Interactive discussion connecting young Nigerians with pension and financial-literacy themes.
Link to this sessionSessionLive Pension Quiz, Polls & Audience Q&A
Time50–65 mins
Interactive quiz, audience polling and question-and-answer segment.
Link to this sessionSessionCompetition Highlights and Announcement of Winners
Time65–80 mins
Competition highlights and announcement of winners.
Link to this sessionSessionClosing Remarks & Preview of National Pension Week Activities
Time80–90 mins
Closing remarks and preview of the remaining Week.
Link to this sessionPenCom representativeLPFO representativeYoung entrepreneur / self-funded professionalYoung professional, content creator or youth advocate
Day 02 · Inclusion
Confirmed
National SME Fair
Driving voluntary pension participation among self-funded professionals and small business owners.
SME Fair Programme
SessionRegistration & Exhibition Set-Up
Time8:00–9:00 AM
Registration and set-up for PFA, Accredited Pension Agents, Professional Associations and MSME exhibitors.
Link to this sessionSessionNational Anthem & Opening Formalities
Time9:00–9:10 AM
Formal opening of the National SME Fair.
Link to this sessionSessionOpening Remarks & Keynote Address — Commissioner, Inspectorate
Time9:10–9:40 AM
Opening remarks and keynote address for the SME Fair.
Link to this sessionSessionPanel — The Business of Tomorrow
Time9:45–11:15 AM
Planning for retirement while growing a business; financial discipline; and building for growth through systems, finance, talent and sustainable scaling.
Link to this sessionSessionQuestions & Audience Responses
Time11:15–11:45 AM
Audience questions and responses following the panel discussion.
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Time11:50 AM–3:30 PM
Media interview programme running alongside the exhibition.
Link to this sessionSessionSME Fair — On-Site Enrolment, RSA Updates & Pension Clinics
Time11:50 AM–3:30 PM
Exhibition activity, pension engagement, on-site enrolment, RSA updates and pension clinics.
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Time3:30–4:00 PM
Closing media briefing for the National SME Fair.
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Day 03 · Care & Trust
Confirmed
Senior Citizens Fair
Celebrating retirees and affirming PenCom’s duty of care to beneficiaries.
Senior Citizens Fair Programme
SessionOpening Ceremony — Welcome Address by DG / LPFO Leadership
Time8:45–9:00 AM
Opening ceremony and welcome address.
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Time9:00–10:15 AM
Keynote focused on healthy ageing, longevity and PenCare.
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Time10:15–10:45 AM
Tea break and participant networking.
Link to this sessionSessionPanel — Life After the Paycheck: Reinventing Purpose, Prosperity and Legacy in Retirement
Time10:45 AM–12:00 PM
Panel discussion on purpose, prosperity and legacy after active employment.
Link to this sessionSessionCultural Entertainment
Time12:00–12:20 PM
Cultural entertainment segment.
Link to this sessionSessionRetirees’ Experience-Sharing Session
Time12:20–1:00 PM
Retirees share experiences and perspectives.
Link to this sessionSessionWellness Stretch & Exercise Session
Time2:00–2:20 PM
Guided wellness stretch and exercise session.
Link to this sessionSessionPenCare Enlightenment — Understanding Benefits & Access
Time2:20–3:10 PM
Information session focused on PenCare benefits and access.
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Day 04 · Leadership & Recognition
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National Pension Conference, Awards & Closing Ceremony
Embedding a culture of excellence and closing the Week with prestige.
National Pension Conference
Congress Hall, Transcorp Hilton, Abuja
SessionRegistration, Accreditation & Exhibition Walk-Through
Time8:00–8:45 AM
Registration, accreditation and exhibition walk-through.
Link to this sessionSessionNational Anthem & Opening Formalities
Time8:45–9:00 AM
Opening formalities for the National Pension Conference.
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Time9:00–9:20 AM
Welcome address by the Director-General.
Link to this sessionSessionCultural Entertainment Interlude
Time9:20–9:50 AM
Cultural entertainment interlude.
Link to this sessionSessionKeynote — Pensions, ESG and the Sustainable Development Goals
Time9:50–10:30 AM
Keynote on pensions, ESG and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Link to this sessionSessionTea Break / Exhibition & Networking
Time10:30–11:00 AM
Tea break, exhibition and networking.
Link to this sessionSessionBreakout Sessions
Time11:00–11:40 AM
Breakout sessions. Detailed topics will be announced.
Link to this sessionSessionCultural Entertainment Interlude
Time11:40 AM–12:00 PM
Cultural entertainment interlude.
Link to this sessionSessionSummary of Sessions / Panel Discussion
Time12:00–12:40 PM
Summary of sessions and panel discussion.
Link to this sessionSessionState of the Nigerian Pension Industry — Documentary & CPS Achievements Showcase
Time12:40–1:40 PM
Documentary and showcase of CPS achievements.
Link to this sessionSessionLaunch of the PenCare Initiative
Time1:40–2:00 PM
Launch of the PenCare Initiative.
Link to this sessionSessionOfficial Group Photograph & VIP Departure
Time2:00–2:20 PM
Official group photograph and VIP departure.
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Pension Industry Awards Night
Estimated attendance · 500
Transcorp Hilton, Abuja
SessionGuest Arrival & Red-Carpet Reception
Time5:30–6:30 PM
Guest arrival and red-carpet reception.
Link to this sessionSessionOpening Remarks by MC
Time6:30–6:40 PM
Opening remarks by the Master of Ceremonies.
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Time6:50–7:00 PM
Recognition and introductions of special guests.
Link to this sessionSessionWelcome Address by Director-General, PenCom
Time7:00–7:15 PM
Welcome address by the Director-General of PenCom.
Link to this sessionSessionOpening Remarks by Co-Chairman of Organising Committee & Highlights of NPW
Time7:15–7:45 PM
Opening remarks and highlights of National Pension Week.
Link to this sessionSessionSpecial Recognition Ceremony — Category 1
Time8:00–8:45 PM
Special recognition ceremony. Award category details remain will be announced.
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Time9:00–9:25 PM
Awards and recognition ceremony. Award category details remain will be announced.
Link to this sessionSessionNetworking & Photo Session
Time9:40–10:15 PM
Networking and photo session.
Link to this sessionSessionMusic, Dancing & Socialising
Time10:30 PM–Late
Music, dancing and socialising.
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Day 05 · Accountability
Confirmed
National Pension Week Press Briefing and Communiqué
Informing the media on the activities and outcomes of National Pension Week.
Day 5 date details will be announced.
Please refer to this programme page for the latest published schedule.
Programme update
Detailed Day 05 programme will be published here.
Session details will be announced here as they become available.
- Present the National Pension Week communiqué
- Consolidate key messages, achievements and commitments
- Provide a formal close-out narrative for public communication
- Present metrics and outcomes from Days 1–4
Take Part
Choose the National Pension Week experience that is right for you.
Attend an event, join online, take part in youth activities, visit the SME Fair or register through a stakeholder pathway.