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Ghana’s Highest-Paid Pensioner Receives GH¢213,000 Monthly, SSNIT Discloses

Ghana’s SSNIT has revealed that the country’s highest-paid pensioner receives GH¢213,000 monthly, while sharing the ages of the oldest male and female pensioners on the scheme.

Draga Osman Brahan
Draga Osman Brahan

Founder & Chief Editor · 20 September 2026 · 2 min read

SSNIT Public Affairs Manager Lord Koroama discussing pension payments and beneficiary figures in Ghana.
SSNIT Public Affairs Manager Lord Koroama provides information on pension payments and the ages of beneficiaries under Ghana’s national pension scheme.

By Justice Kaakyir Baako NTARMAH Osmara Digital Media Correspondent | Accra, Ghana

Ghana’s Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has disclosed that the country’s highest-paid pensioner currently receives a monthly pension of GH¢213,000, highlighting the varying levels of retirement benefits under the national pension scheme. The disclosure was made by Lord Koroama, Public Affairs Manager at SSNIT, who also provided information on the ages of pensioners currently receiving benefits under the scheme.

According to the figures shared, the oldest male pensioner receiving SSNIT payments is 115 years old, while the oldest female pensioner is 100 years old. The revelations offer insight into the range of beneficiaries supported by Ghana’s pension system, which provides retirement income to workers who have contributed to the scheme during their working lives. The reported monthly pension of GH¢213,000 draws attention to the relationship between pension benefits, earnings and contributions made during a person’s working career. Pension payments can vary considerably depending on applicable pension rules and an individual's contribution history.

The age figures also underscore the long-term responsibilities associated with pension administration, including ensuring that eligible beneficiaries continue receiving their entitlements while maintaining the sustainability of the pension system. The disclosures could contribute to public discussions about pension adequacy, retirement security and the management of pension obligations, particularly in relation to workers with lower lifetime earnings.

However, further information would be needed to establish how many pensioners receive benefits at the highest levels and how the reported figures compare with the average monthly pension paid to beneficiaries across Ghana. SSNIT's latest disclosure provides an opportunity for continued public engagement on the performance, accessibility and long-term sustainability of Ghana’s pension system.

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Draga Osman Brahan
Draga Osman Brahan

Founder & Chief Editor

Founder and Chief Editor of Osmara Digital Media. Journalist and historian telling Africa's stories through an African lens, from West Nile to the continent.

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