Nigerian retirement savers have contributed 8.4 trillion to their RSAs in 19 years since 2004

Since 2004, Nigerian employees have saved a cumulative ₦8.4 trillion for their retirement. Employees in the public sector have saved ₦4.4 trillion, while those in the private sector have put ₦4 trillion aside.

Source:

National Pension Commission

Period:

2004-2022
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