An Appraisal Of Contributory Pension Scheme And Retirees’ Welfare In Nigeria

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1   Background to the Study Pension systems have become major elements of social development in the twentieth century, with particularly important effects on the well-being of older persons in our society. The past few years in Nigeria have witnessed concerted efforts by the various successive governments in the country at improving the living standards among the older category through Pension system, particularly with shifts in pension reforms, its payments and the maturing of pension plans. It is well acknowledged in the literature that the responsibility of any go…