The Nigerian Pension Commission has distanced itself from the activities of the Association of Pension Desk Practitioners of Nigeria, saying it is not affiliated with the said association.
Alerting the public in a statement issued on Friday and signed by the commission’s management, PenCom urged the public to be cautious of any promise or claim by ASSOPEP as regards pension-related issues.
The commission also noted that it had reported the activities of ASSOPEP to law enforcement agencies for appropriate action.
The statement read, “The attention of the National Pension Commission has been drawn to the illicit activities of the Association of Pension Desk Practitioners of Nigeria. PenCom has particularly noted ASSOPEP’s claims of resolving pension issues and assisting retirees in securing their retirement benefits.
“The general public is kindly requested to note that the claims by ASSOPEP are entirely false as the association has no affiliation with the pension industry or authorisation of any kind whatsoever from PenCom.
“Moreover, Licensed Pension Fund Operators, who are statutorily mandated to undertake the processing and payment of retirement benefits, are not associated with ASSOPEP in any way.
“The Commission especially strongly advises workers, retirees, pension desk officers and everyone approached by the association with claims of consulting with their Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) and PenCom for guidance and assistance in respect of their retirement benefits to exercise caution as any interaction with the association is at the individual’s own risk.
“PenCom has, in the meantime, reported the activities of ASSOPEP to law enforcement agencies for appropriate action.”
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