The Pension Correspondents Association of Nigeria (PenCAN) has urged journalists covering the pension industry to deepen their understanding of pension matters and enhance the quality of reporting on policies, reforms and retirement benefits.
The call was made by the President of PenCAN, Dr. Nana Musa, in a goodwill message delivered on her behalf by the association’s Treasurer, Kemi Kindness, at the 2026 PenCom Conference for Journalists.
Addressing participants at the conference organised by the National Pension Commission (PenCom), the PenCAN helmsman described the event as an important platform for knowledge sharing, professional development and stronger collaboration between the pension industry and the media.
She emphasised the crucial role of journalists in helping Nigerians understand pension policies and reforms through accurate, balanced and responsible reporting.
According to her, pension correspondents have a responsibility to move beyond reporting official announcements by providing clear explanations of policies, asking relevant questions and sustaining public attention on issues affecting pension contributors, retirees and the long-term sustainability of the pension system.
Nana Musa encouraged participants to take advantage of the conference to expand their knowledge, engage with industry experts and strengthen their capacity to report pension issues accurately and effectively.
She also commended PenCom and its Director-General, Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, for introducing innovations and reforms in the pension sector aimed at improving pension administration and service delivery.
The PenCAN president noted that the media looks forward to continued constructive engagement with pension industry stakeholders to help Nigerians better understand developments within the sector and their implications.
She reaffirmed PenCAN’s commitment to promoting responsible pension journalism while strengthening collaboration between the media and pension industry stakeholders.
Musa stressed that sustained collaboration, transparency and access to credible information are essential for building public confidence in the nation’s pension system.
She however, urged participants to apply lessons from the conference in their daily work to improve the quality of information available to the public on pension matters.
