N17trn pension funds go into FG securities, PenCom raises alarm

Vanguard News | 03-09-2026 07:22am |

Pension Fund Administrators have invested approximately N17.1 trillion, representing 58.07 per cent of the N29.5 trillion pension industry's Net Asset Value, in Federal Government securities in the first quarter of 2026. The National Pension Commission has warned that such investments may not deliver inflation-beating returns over the long term. The Commission noted that while FG securities remain a major investment avenue, greater diversification is needed to support strong returns.

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