With a legacy built on trust, innovation, and results, Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers, has emerged as the Best Pension Fund Administrator (PFA) Nigeria 2025 at the prestigious Global Banking and Finance Awards.
The award celebrates Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers’ dedication to securing the financial future of millions of Nigerians. The latest recognition further raises the standing of Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers, a member of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, as a PFA built for excellence, innovation and trust.
Since its inception in 2011, the Global Banking and Finance Awards has become one of the world’s most respected platforms for honouring outstanding performance and innovation across the financial services industry. The awards spotlight institutions that drive meaningful progress and sustainable growth in their respective markets — a distinction Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers continue to embody.
Chief Executive of Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers, Olumide Oyetan described the award as a validation of the company’s purpose-driven approach to pension management and client service excellence. He said: ‘We are honoured by this global recognition, which reaffirms our promise to Nigerians to help them retire well. Our focus remains on ensuring that every contributor experiences consistent value, transparency, and peace of mind. We achieve this through a blend of innovation, sound governance, and a deep sense of responsibility to our clients’.
Oyetan added that the PFA’s ongoing drive for innovation and client empowerment has positioned it as a trusted partner for individuals and businesses seeking stability in an evolving financial landscape.
Chief Executive of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, Chukwuma Nwokocha lauded the PFA arm for their consistent performance and commitment to the group’s broader mission of wealth creation and financial inclusion.
‘This recognition reflects the group’s shared belief in the power of financial empowerment. The Pension business continues to be a cornerstone of our wealth-building strategy, providing Nigerians with trusted, technology-enabled solutions that secure their future’, he further said.
Over the years, Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers has solidified its reputation as a pioneer in Nigeria’s pension industry. With over two million Retirement Savings Accounts under management, the company has combined robust investment strategies with technology-driven solutions to make pension access easier, faster, and more transparent.
It continues to lead critical conversations on financial preparedness and retirement planning, through a diverse array of impactful initiatives. In 2025, the company successfully delivered its annual Pre-Retirement Seminar Series across five cities — Kaduna, Jos, Benin, Ibadan, and Enugu — engaging over 4,500 in-person participants. Each session offered insightful presentations on key topics such as investment strategies, pension scheme literacy, and health and lifestyle considerations for approaching retirement.
In August, the PFA hosted a two-day Employers’ Forum aimed at deepening collaboration, fostering dialogue, and strengthening client relationships. The event attracted over 1,200 participants and featured sessions on practical use of the Payment Solution Service Provider platform, navigating pension benefits with ease, leveraging self-service channels, and enhancing operational processes through collaboration.
