From Kayemo News
Ekiti State has emerged one of the top three finalists for the 2026 National Pension Award under the category of “State of the Year in the Implementation of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS).”
The announcement was formally communicated by the National Pension Commission (PenCom) through an official notification signed by the Acting Director of the Commission’s States Operations Department, Mr Akinsola Adeseun.
According to PenCom, the nomination came in recognition of Ekiti State government’s remarkable strides in adopting, executing, and sustaining the Contributory Pension Scheme. The statement noted that Ekiti State’s pension management efforts stand out as a model for promoting sustainable pension systems and safeguarding retirees’ financial future.
“This nomination is in recognition of the remarkable strides recorded by the Ekiti State Government in the implementation of the CPS and underscores the Commission’s commitment to fostering pension reforms and promoting a sustainable pension system across the country”, the letter reads.
The statement also disclosed that the winner of the State of the Year award will be announced during the grand Award Presentation Ceremony, scheduled for Thursday, 29 October 2026 at the Congress Hall, Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja.
The nomination marks a major boost for Ekiti State, reflecting continuous efforts of Governor Biodun Oyebanji to ensure prompt remittance of worker contributions, and guarantee long-term stability for its workforce upon retirement.