🔥 Trending PTAD Pays N3.82bn Pension Arrears to Over 30,000 Retirees

The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) is a Nigerian government agency responsible for managing pensions for federal retirees under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) ¹. Established to address historical challenges in pension administration, PTAD's mandate includes verification, payment, complaint resolution, and ensuring the welfare of pensioners ¹.

Recent Activities and Achievements of PTAD

PTAD has been actively involved in several initiatives aimed at improving the pension system and clearing outstanding arrears for retirees. These activities demonstrate a commitment to enhancing pension payment equity and ensuring timely disbursements.

Clearance of Outstanding Pension Arrears

One of PTAD's significant achievements has been the clearance of substantial pension arrears.

• Large-scale Arrears Payments: PTAD has paid N55.9 billion to clear outstanding pension arrears for retirees under the Defined Benefit Scheme ².
• Settlement of Inherited Liabilities: The agency has announced the full settlement of inherited pension liabilities, signifying a major step towards resolving long-standing issues ⁶.
• N32,000 Increment Arrears: PTAD disbursed N1.73 billion to 54,206 pensioners to clear arrears from a N32,000 increment across multiple pension departments ⁴. The final one-month arrears of this N32,000 pension increase were paid in April 2026 ⁵.

Pension Harmonisation Reforms

PTAD is implementing pension harmonisation reforms designed to advance and enhance pension payment equity across the country ³. These reforms aim to standardize pension payments and ensure fairness among different categories of pensioners.

Regular Pension Disbursements

In addition to clearing arrears, PTAD continues to make regular pension payments to retirees.

• Q3 2025 Disbursements: In the third quarter of 2025, PTAD paid a total of N29.99 billion to retirees receiving benefits through the old Defined Pension Benefit scheme ⁷.

These recent activities highlight PTAD's ongoing efforts to streamline pension administration, ensure financial stability for retirees, and uphold the welfare of Nigeria's federal pensioners.