SSNIT Pledges to Keep Pensioners Above Extreme Poverty Line
The Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Mr. Kwesi Afreh Biney, has announced plans to ensure that no pensioner under the scheme receives less than $2.15 per day, the World Bank’s threshold for extreme poverty. Speaking at the 2025 Pensioners’ Engagement in Kumasi, Mr. Biney pledged to implement this initiative before the end of his tenure.
To further improve pensioners’ quality of life, SSNIT will introduce telemedicine services later this year. This initiative, developed in collaboration with the Trust Hospital and the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), will enable pensioners to consult healthcare professionals via phone for medical advice and support.
The two-day event, themed “Honoring Experience, Securing Dignity – The Role of SSNIT,” aimed to strengthen the relationship between SSNIT and its pensioners. It featured practical health sessions, including a presentation on the importance of regular exercise, routine health checks, stress management, and staying mentally active.
Participants also benefited from free health screenings offered during the event. Mr. Frank Molbila, SSNIT’s General Manager of Benefits, encouraged pensioners to prioritize their health and well-being.
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the National Pensioners’ Association (NPA), Nana Adarkwa Tuffour, expressed gratitude to SSNIT’s leadership for their efforts to maintain a strong relationship with pensioners. He commended SSNIT’s commitment to social security and its efforts to build a more secure and inclusive future for pensioners.
“It’s not common for institutions to look past the money they pay and show real-time interest in the people receiving the money. SSNIT’s efforts to listen to pensioners, work with us, and support our activities go a long way to strengthen the whole idea of social security in Ghana.” – Nana Adarkwa Tuffour, Ashanti Regional Chairman of NPA.
