The National Pension Commission (PenCom) says only seven states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are fully implementing the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) and the Contributory Defined Benefits Scheme (CDBS).

PenCom disclosed this in its first-quarter report on pension implementation, based on an update from its States Operations Department.

The report showed that Lagos, Kaduna, Edo, Osun, Ekiti, Ondo and Jigawa states, alongside the FCT, had fully implemented the CPS/CDBS.

It also showed that 13 states were at various stages of partial implementation of the schemes.

The states are Abia, Anambra, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Delta, Kano, Katsina, Kogi, Niger, Ogun, Oyo and Rivers.

According to the report, 10 states have pension laws that are currently inactive.

It said six states — Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo, Nasarawa, Sokoto and Taraba — had inactive CPS laws, while Adamawa, Gombe, Kebbi and Zamfara had inactive CDBS laws.

The commission further reported that six states were still at the bill stage in their efforts to implement the CPS.

They are Akwa Ibom, Borno, Cross River, Kwara, Plateau and Yobe.

PenCom said 18 states and the FCT had established dedicated Pension Bureaux to administer the scheme.

The commission’s update covers all 36 states of the federation and the FCT.

The CPS, introduced by the Pension Reform Act 2004 and retained under the Pension Reform Act 2014, is designed to ensure regular pension contributions by employers and employees towards retirement benefits.

PenCom has continued to encourage states to adopt and effectively implement the CPS to ensure sustainable pension arrangements for their workers. 

(NAN)

Nigerian attacker Ndubisi Jonathan has officially completed his move to Slovenian side NK Vrhnika, joining the club from Austrian outfit ASKÖ Oedt.

The talented forward is set to compete in the Slovenian Second League (2. SNL), giving him a fresh opportunity to continue his development and make his mark in European football.

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Jonathan arrives at NK Vrhnika after his spell in Austria, where he gained valuable experience and continued to develop his game in a competitive football environment.

The move to Slovenia represents another important step in his career as he looks to establish himself in a new league, adapt to a different football system and contribute to the ambitions of his new club.

Speaking after completing the transfer, Jonathan said:

“I’m looking forward to this new chapter and the challenge ahead. I’ve worked hard to reach this point, and now I want to give everything for the team, learn from every experience and show what I can bring on the pitch. I believe this move can help me take another important step in my career.”

The Nigerian forward will now turn his attention to settling into life in Vrhnika, Central Slovenia, while working hard to earn the confidence of his coaches and supporters.

His arrival adds another Nigerian presence to European football, with Jonathan determined to use the opportunity to continue improving and push towards bigger opportunities in the future.

For the attacker, the objective is clear: perform consistently, contribute to NK Vrhnika’s ambitions and make this new chapter count.

From Austria to Slovenia, Ndubisi Jonathan’s European journey continues.