Tinubu unveils free healthcare for pensioners

Author: Emma UjahPublished on: October 29, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Tinubu unveils free healthcare for pensioners

President Bola Tinubu has launched PenCare, a national programme offering free medical services to pensioners, starting with low-income retirees. Represented at the Abuja event by Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume, he also cited approval of a N758 billion federal pension bond to settle accrued pension rights and strengthen the Pension Protection Fund. PenCom Director-General Omolola Oloworaran confirmed that pension fund administrators and custodians must still complete recapitalisation by June 30, 2027.

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