Leadway Pensure, Pension Fund Administrator (PFA), has reported growth in its Assets Under Management (AUM), which now stand at N1.35 trillion as of September 2025.
The milestone underscores growing confidence from contributors and retirees in the PFA’s ability to safeguard retirement savings.
The firm, widely recognised as a trailblazer in Nigeria’s pension industry, closed 2024 with N1.09 trillion in assets under management, reflecting steady growth and market leadership.
Leadway Pensure’s strong performance is highlighted across its multi-fund structure. Over a three-year period, the firm recorded an impressive compounded annual growth rate (CAGR), with Fund I growing by 16.52 percent, Fund II by 14.40 percent, Fund III by 10.04 percent, and Fund V by 12.62 percent.Fund-specific values include N575.50 billion for Fund I, N533.84 billion for Fund II, N84.95 billion for Fund III, N10.03 billion for Fund IV, N2.91 billion for Fund VI Act, and N10.13 billion for Fund VI RET.
The PFA emphasised that these returns reflect disciplined investment management and a commitment to securing the financial future of its contributors.
Innovation and contributor engagement
Beyond traditional fund management, the company has invested in digital innovation and financial literacy. The firm launched the Leadway Pensure Instant Service Assistant (LISA), a real-time digital tool that allows contributors to access pension information instantly and enhances engagement.
Additionally, the Lead Forward Initiative targets National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, equipping young Nigerians with financial literacy and retirement planning skills, and fostering a pension-conscious generation.
“Leadway Pensure is not just a fund manager; it is an innovator and trusted financial steward, delivering competitive, sustainable returns while providing practical tools for empowerment, such as mortgage access,” the firm said in a statement.
The company recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of trust, innovation, and value creation in safeguarding the financial future of Nigerian workers.
Nigeria’s pension industry, which currently manages N25.89 trillion in assets and serves 10.88 million contributors as of August 2025, has become one of the country’s most influential financial sectors. It is now recognised not merely as a savings mechanism but as a driver of capital formation, economic stability, and long-term financial security.
With PFAs increasingly trusted as custodians of national wealth, Leadway Pensure’s growth trajectory highlights the sector’s potential for sustainable impact, innovation, and wealth creation across the Nigerian economy.
