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March 23, 2026
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SSNIT, TUC engage Ashanti workers to deepen pension literacy
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Key Points
- SSNIT is intensifying efforts with the TUC to enroll informal sector workers into pension schemes through nationwide sensitization programs.
- A regional engagement forum was held in Kumasi to boost pension literacy and encourage participation, particularly among the self-employed.
- SSNIT's fund has reportedly grown from GH¢20 billion in 2024 to GH¢25 billion in 2025, attributed to strategic investments.
- SSNIT is enhancing service delivery by collaborating with NIA and Births and Deaths Registry for faster claims processing and introducing a virtual branch system.
- Officials from both SSNIT and TUC urged all workers, especially those in the informal sector, to join the scheme, monitor contributions, and secure their financial future.
Why This Matters
This initiative is crucial for Ghana's long-term economic stability and social welfare. Expanding pension coverage to the informal sector addresses old-age poverty, broadens the contributor base for the national fund, and fosters financial inclusion for a significant portion of the workforce, thereby strengthening the national social safety net.
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