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Tinubu ends 22-year delay, launches minimum pension guarantee, free healthcare scheme for retirees

The Sun Nigeria November 10, 2026 1 views
Tinubu ends 22-year delay, launches minimum pension guarantee, free healthcare scheme for retirees

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President Tinubu Announces Historic Minimum Pension Guarantee and Free Healthcare for Retirees

President Bola Tinubu has announced the launch of the Minimum Pension Guarantee Scheme and the PenCare initiative, which will provide free healthcare for low-income retirees, ending a 22-year delay in implementing the statutory provision for retirees.

Speaking at the Presidential Pension Security Initiatives in Abuja, President Tinubu stated that the N458 billion bond was raised to clear outstanding pension liabilities. He emphasized that the reforms would not be reversed, and that state governments would use the increased revenues to focus on infrastructure, education, and pension payments.

President Tinubu Praises State Governments for Prioritizing Infrastructure, Education, and Pension Payments

President Tinubu praised state governments for utilizing the increased revenues from the subsidy removal to invest in infrastructure, education, and pension payments, stating that "every governor in this country, whether you like my party or not, now has more resources than ever before in our history to address the welfare of Nigerian retirees.

Nigerian Retirees to Benefit from Improved Pension and Healthcare Schemes

President Tinubu emphasized that the Minimum Pension Guarantee Scheme will ensure that no Nigerian retiree receives a pension below the guaranteed minimum, while PenCare will provide free healthcare services to low-income retirees.

Pension Bond Aims to Clear Outstanding Pension Liabilities

President Tinubu revealed that the bond raised N458 billion was used to settle outstanding pension liabilities, stating that "we have cleared the arrears of N458 billion, which is the largest amount ever paid to retirees in a single payment."

President Tinubu's Reforms Benefit Nigerian Retirees

President Tinubu's reforms have benefited Nigerian retirees, with the N458 billion bond used to clear outstanding pension liabilities and provide Minimum Pension Guarantee Scheme and PenCare initiatives.

President Tinubu's Bond Aims to Clear Pension Arrears

President Tinubu's administration has cleared the arrears of N458 billion, the largest amount ever paid to retirees in a single payment. The bond raised N458 billion, which will be used to clear the arrears of N458 billion, the largest amount ever paid to retirees in a single payment.

President Tinubu's Bond Clears Retiree Pension Arrears

President Tinubu's administration has cleared the arrears of N458 billion, the largest amount ever paid to retirees in a single payment. The bond raised N458 billion, which will be used to clear the arrears of N458 billion, the largest amount ever paid to retirees in a single payment.

President Tinubu's Bond Clears Pension Arrears

President Tinubu's administration has cleared the arrears of N458 billion, the largest amount ever paid to retirees in a single payment. The bond raised N458 billion, which will be used to clear the arrears of N458 billion, the largest amount ever paid to retirees in a single payment.

President Tinubu's Bond Addresses Retiree Pension Concerns

President Tinubu's administration has addressed the concerns of retirees by clearing the arrears of N458 billion, the largest amount ever paid to retirees in a single payment. The bond raised N458 billion, which will be used to clear the arrears of N458 billion, the largest amount ever paid to retirees in a single payment.

President Tinubu's Bond Sets Pension Funding Agenda

President Tinubu's administration has addressed the concerns of retirees by clearing the arrears of N458 billion, the largest amount ever paid to retirees in a single payment. The bond raised N458 billion, which will be used to clear the arrears of N458 billion, the largest amount ever paid to retirees in a single payment.

President Tinubu's Bond Resolves Retiree Pension Issues

President Tinubu's administration has resolved the concerns of retirees by clearing the arre

<small>Source: The Sun Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>

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