Pension Fund Administrator Leadway Pensure has announced a strong financial performance for the first half of 2025, with its Assets Under Management (AUM) rising to N1.35 trillion as of the second quarter. This represents a 23.45 per cent increase in just six months, reflecting solid investment returns and improved customer confidence in the firm’s pension management services.
The company disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday, noting that the performance aligns with its long-term commitment to delivering value and financial security for contributors.
According to the statement, Leadway Pensure, which recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, attributed the growth to disciplined investment strategies, sound risk management, and the trust placed in it by contributors across Nigeria.
The firm highlighted the strong returns achieved across its multi-fund structure. Over a three-year period, Fund I recorded a 16.52 per cent compounded annual growth rate, Fund II grew by 14.40 per cent, Fund III by 10.04 per cent, while Fund V delivered 12.62 per cent.
“These results highlight disciplined investment management and a commitment to safeguarding contributors’ retirement futures,” Leadway Pensure stated.
The PFA also announced key technological and educational initiatives aimed at improving pension service delivery and public awareness. One of such innovations is the Leadway Pensure Instant Service Assistant, a real-time digital tool designed to provide instant access to pension information and enhance customer engagement.
In addition, the company launched the Lead Forward Initiative, a financial literacy programme targeted at members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The initiative aims to create a pension-conscious generation by helping young Nigerians understand the importance of early retirement planning and financial discipline.
Leadway Pensure explained that its approach to fund management goes beyond traditional investment strategies. It described itself as a trusted financial steward, focused on delivering competitive and sustainable returns for retirees and active contributors alike.
The company’s recent milestone also reflects broader positive trends in Nigeria’s pension industry, which has continued to expand despite economic headwinds. According to available data, the country’s total pension assets reached N25.89 trillion as of August 2025, showing steady growth from previous years.
Industry experts say the performance of leading PFAs such as Leadway Pensure highlights the deepening of Nigeria’s pension market and the increasing participation of workers in both the public and private sectors. Analysts believe that digital innovations, transparent fund management, and sustained regulatory oversight from the National Pension Commission (PenCom) have helped boost confidence in the system.
Leadway Pensure’s 20-year journey has positioned it among Nigeria’s most reliable pension fund administrators, serving thousands of contributors nationwide. The company reaffirmed its commitment to continuously improve customer experience and deliver strong investment outcomes, even in a challenging macroeconomic environment.
With the pension industry projected to play an even greater role in funding infrastructure and long-term investments, Leadway Pensure said it would remain focused on responsible investment strategies that support national development and contributor welfare.
