Leadway Pensure, a leading Pension Fund Administrator (PFA) in Nigeria, has reaffirmed its commitment to securing the financial future of Nigerians by emphasising the benefits of Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC).

This was highlighted during a recent interactive webinar hosted by the company, titled “Beyond the Paycheck: Learn Winning Strategies to Boost Your Savings.”

Speaking on the Importance of Additional Voluntary Contributions, Peter Mould, benefits review and processing team Lead, Leadway Pensure asserted: “Retirement planning goes beyond setting aside a portion of your paycheck. It involves creating a well-structured strategy that ensures financial stability and peace of mind in your golden years. AVC allows individuals to contribute extra funds to their Retirement Savings Account (RSA), helping them build a more secure financial future.”

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He also shed light on how participants can get started with AVC, He added, “Starting your additional voluntary contributions is simple. You can either increase your monthly contributions or make lump-sum payments. The key is to take the first step and commit to securing a better future for yourself.” He concluded.

Gloria Daniels, customer relationship manager, Leadway Pensure also highlighted SureCal, Leadway Pensure’s financial planning tool, designed to help users calculate their retirement savings needs.

She said: “SureCal is an intuitive financial dashboard that enables individuals to take control of their retirement future. It provides clarity on how much they need to save to achieve their retirement goals.” “Business owners and HR professionals play a critical role in fostering financial security among employees. By educating their workforce about the benefits of SureCal and AVC, they not only help employees secure their future but also cultivate a culture of financial responsibility.” She concluded.

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The webinar also addressed common concerns, such as: what happens to AVC when changing jobs or relocating and the importance of staying informed about the latest PENCOM regulations. The session concluded with a call to action, urging participants to take proactive steps toward securing their retirement.

The session provided participants with practical insights, guidance, and real-time strategies for optimising retirement savings. It demystified AVC and outlined steps to help Nigerians build a stronger retirement fund. The webinar featured two pension experts: Peter Mould, Benefits Review and Processing Unit Team Lead, and Gloria Daniels, Customer Relationship Manager, both of Leadway Pensure PFA. They demystified AVC and provided actionable steps to help Nigerians build a stronger retirement fund.

Modestus Anaesoronye is a leading Nigerian financial journalist with over two decades of experience reporting on the insurance and pension sectors across Nigeria and West Africa. He has held key editorial positions at major national media outlets, including The Comet, The Nation, and Financial Standard, and currently serves as a Senior Financial Analyst at BusinessDay Media Ltd. A widely travelled reporter, he has covered industry developments in more than 14 countries across Africa and Asia. Anaesoronye is a multiple award-winning journalist, honoured several times as Insurance Journalist of the Year and Pension Journalist of the Year by recognised industry bodies, including PensionScope and the Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp), among others.

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