Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers has been crowned Best Pension Fund Administrator (PFA) Nigeria 2025 at the prestigious Global Banking & Finance Awards, reinforcing its leadership in the Nigerian pension industry and its commitment to safeguarding the financial future of millions of taxpayers.
Announced by the UK-based awards body, the recognition highlights institutions driving innovation, operational excellence and sustainable growth in global financial services. Since their debut in 2011, the awards have become a benchmark for outstanding industry performance – a standard that Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers continues to meet and exceed.
Reacting to the win, Olumide Oyetan, CEO of Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers, described the award as a validation of the organisation’s purpose-driven model and its relentless pursuit of customer-centric excellence.
“We are honored by this global recognition, which reaffirms our promise to Nigerians to help them retire well. Our focus remains on ensuring that every taxpayer experiences consistent value, transparency and peace of mind. We achieve this through innovation, strong governance and a deep sense of responsibility to our customers,” Oyetan said.
He noted that the company’s sustained investment in technology and customer empowerment continues to strengthen its position as a trusted retirement planning partner in a rapidly changing financial environment.
Chukwuma Nwokocha, CEO of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, also spoke about the award and praised the Pension Managers subsidiary for its consistent performance and its alignment with the group’s broader vision on wealth creation and financial inclusion.
“This recognition reflects the group’s shared belief in the power of financial empowerment. The pensions business remains a cornerstone of our wealth creation strategy, providing Nigerians with reliable technology-based solutions that secure their future,” Nwokocha said.
With over two million Retirement Savings Accounts (RSAs) under management, Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers has earned a strong reputation for combining sound investment strategies with seamless, technology-driven service delivery. The company continues to play a central role in shaping retirement readiness across the country.
In 2025, it organized its annual pre-retirement seminar series in Kaduna, Jos, Benin, Ibadan and Enugu, with over 4,500 participants participating. The sessions offered practical guidance on investment planning, pension insights and lifestyle considerations as you approach retirement, further cementing the firm’s role as an industry thought leader.
With its latest global honor, Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers remains committed to deepening trust, expanding innovation and helping Nigerians retire with confidence.
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