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BPSR And PenCom Drive Efforts To Simplify Pensions With IPPIS Integration
BPSR And PenCom Drive Efforts To Simplify Pensions With IPPIS IntegrationThe Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) and the National Pension Commission (PenCom) have announced efforts to enhance pension management and facilitate a smoother transition for retiring public servants. This initiative was highlighted during BPSR’s recent courtesy visit to PenCom in Abuja on Wednesday.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Both agencies discussed addressing gaps in the pension system by integrating PenCom’s pension system with the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS), a government initiative designed to streamline personnel and payroll data management.
A statement from BPSR’s spokesman, Aliyu Umar, noted that the Director-General of BPSR, Dasuki Arabi, stressed the significance of ongoing reforms within Nigeria’s pension system.
“The management of retirees’ pensions within the National Pension Commission’s scope is sensitive and complex,” Arabi said.
He further outlined the challenges faced by the pension system before the establishment of PenCom in 2004, particularly the outdated defined benefits scheme that led to delays and the build-up of pension arrears.
Arabi highlighted BPSR’s advocacy for the adoption of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), which replaced the former system.
“The CPS ensures that both employees and employers contribute to pension funds, promoting a more sustainable pension framework,” he explained.
BPSR has also been active in organizing forums and discussions to address emerging challenges in the pension sector.
PenCom’s Director-General, Omolola Oloworaran, emphasized the need for continuous reform to tackle new challenges in pension management, particularly in disbursements and technology integration.
“We are encountering fresh issues in pension administration and management,” she said, highlighting the evolving demands of the sector.
Oloworaran noted that IPPIS has streamlined the transition of retirees from salary to pension, reducing bureaucratic delays.
“How can we further deepen the integration of IPPIS with our pension system? As we developed IPPIS, we ensured a mechanism that allows for automatic and electronic transitions from salary payments to pensions,” Oloworaran stated.
She also advocated for a comprehensive approach to pre-retirement training for civil servants, citing data showing that over 40% of public servants pass away shortly after retirement.
“We need to address this issue by preparing civil servants years in advance of retirement, ensuring they have pathways and skills to transition smoothly into post-service life,” she added.
Oloworaran concluded that bridging this gap is essential to building a more resilient pension system.
The Presidency has stated that Nigeria is heading in the right direction, adding that President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing economic reforms are beginning to yield results.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
This was disclosed on Saturday in Kaduna State by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, during the Northern Stakeholders Town Hall engagement.
Dare described the administration’s reforms as tough but necessary steps designed to prevent economic collapse and reposition the country for long-term growth.
He noted that key policies such as the removal of fuel subsidy and foreign exchange reforms were essential to restoring fiscal stability and boosting investor confidence.
According to him, although Nigerians initially experienced hardship, the reforms are already producing positive outcomes.
“Tinubu’s reforms are working and Nigeria is moving in the right direction,” he said.
Participants at the forum also called for policy continuity, stressing that sustained implementation of government reforms is crucial for economic stability and national development, with several stakeholders expressing support for President Tinubu’s re-election to ensure consistency.
The Ogun State Waste Management Authority (OGWAMA) has sealed an automobile assembly plant involved in the production of heavy-duty and passenger vehicles for allegedly burning waste within its premises.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The company, Carry Heavy Industry Limited (CHIL), located in Moloko-Asipa near Abeokuta, was shut down for violating Section 2b(a) of the OGWAMA law, which prohibits individuals and industries from burning waste.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Waste Management, Farouk Akintunde, who confirmed the development on Sunday, said the agency had no choice but to close the facility after repeated warnings to its management to engage government-approved Private Sector Participants (PSP) for proper waste disposal instead of burning.
He explained that the company’s actions resulted in air pollution from toxic emissions, posing health risks to workers and nearby residents.
Akintunde, who also serves as the Managing Director of OGWAMA, stressed that such practices are unacceptable to the state government, which prioritises the health and wellbeing of its citizens.
He added that the facility will remain shut until it complies with environmental regulations by registering with approved waste PSP operators or risks further legal sanctions.
Meanwhile, the agency also issued a warning and imposed sanctions on Camellin Industry Limited, located along the Sagamu Interchange on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, for a similar offence.
According to Akintunde, the company was found guilty of illegal waste burning, which endangers both employees and the surrounding environment, and its management has been summoned for further action.
The Lagos State Government has announced the immediate closure of the outbound section of the Eko Bridge to allow for urgent safety inspections and repair works.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday, noting that the closure will take effect from Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
He explained that the affected stretch runs from Apongbon to Ijora Olopa, heading outbound toward Lagos Island.
According to him, the temporary shutdown is necessary to carry out critical structural assessments and maintenance aimed at ensuring the safety of motorists and preserving the bridge’s integrity.
Osiyemi advised commuters heading toward Lagos Island to use the Third Mainland Bridge as an alternative route during the repair period.
He, however, assured that the inbound carriageway into Lagos Island will remain open to traffic throughout the exercise.
“The inward Lagos Island carriageway will remain open to motorists,” he stated.
The commissioner also said that traffic management measures have been put in place to ease congestion and ensure smooth movement along diversion routes.
He added that traffic officers and security personnel will be deployed at strategic points to guide motorists and maintain order.
“Adequate traffic and security personnel will be deployed along alternative routes to guide motorists and ensure smooth traffic flow,” Osiyemi said.
He appealed to residents and road users to cooperate with authorities and exercise patience, stressing that the intervention is necessary for public safety and long-term infrastructure durability.
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