PenCom Intensifies Digital Pension Verification Drive Amid Low Turnout
The Federal Government, through the National Pension Commission (PenCom), has stepped up a nationwide digital verification and enrolment exercise for civil servants with accrued pension rights. The mandatory drive, running from February 2 to July 31, covers active employees of treasury-funded MDAs employed before June 2004. PenCom deployed its new Contributions and Bond Redemption Application (COBRA) to automate record capture, biometric checks and real-time data validation. The exercise is phased: the first phase ran from February 2 to March 31 for retirees due between 2027 and 2029, while the ongoing second phase (April 1 to July 31) targets employees retiring from 2030 onwards. A circular from the Head of the Civil Service requires all MDAs to upload eligible staff details. Affected employees must visit their Pension Fund Administrators with supporting documents to complete verification. Failure to participate may lead to delays in accessing accrued pension benefits under the Contributory Pension Scheme.
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