ABUJA SCHOOL OF PENSION

& RETIREMENT PLANNING

SCHOOL OF PENSION

& MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

… pathway for academic and professional advancement

First of its kind in West Africa

School of Pension & Management Sciences

ABOUT USAbuja School of Pension & Retirement Planning

The Nigerian Pension Industry has recorded a tremendous success over the years since the reform. Thenext developmental phase is the consolidation of the past experiences and harnessing relevant lessons.However, the subject of pension has so far not been accorded sufficient importance commensurate with its deserving role in the socio-economic development of the nation. It is on this premise that TheAbuja School of Pension and Retirement Planning (Abuja Pension School – APS) is birthed.

The purpose of the School is to advance academic pursuit and define career roadmaps in the NigerianPension industry and beyond. The first of its kind in West Africa, APS is accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and the Nigerian Center for Management and Development(CMD). It is a specialized institution, fully committed to capacity development in Pension Administration & Management, Retirement Planning as well as ancillary subjects relevant to the discipline.

APS was instrumental in the development of the nationally approved curriculum for ND and HNDPension Administration and Management programs. Apart its Consultancy and EntrepreneurshipCenter, APS hosts three related but distinctive Schools, viz: The School of Pension & ManagementScience; The School of Retirement Planning and; The School of General Studies

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Our Directional Beacons

APS is a learning and developmentcommunity dedicated to creating and

transmitting knowledge in every aspect of pension relevant to Nigeria

with a global perspective.

MISSION

APS will be one of the mostdistinguished Institutions in Nigeriaand beyond committed to raising anew generation of manpower and

leaders in the Pension Industry.

VISION

?Excellence ?Knowledge and Research?Respect?Diversity?Integrity ?Learning for Life

OUR CORE VALUES

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Content

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About APS

2The School of Pension & Management Sciences

Our Programs

4Program Structure

5APS Research Center

6Corporate Relations

School of Pensions & Management Science School of Retirement Planning

School of General Studies

APS Pensions & Management Sciences Brochure

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SCHOOL OF PENSION & MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

Abuja School of Pension and Retirement Planning

The School of Pension and Management Sciences is one of the 3 Schools in Abuja School of Pension and Retirement Planning. The School has the primary mission of professionalizing pension management and administration, building skills and impacting practical knowledge at various academic levels through its state-of-the-art onsite and online programmes.

The School networks and conducts research through faculty members and students, and collaborates with leading national and international institutions to broaden the scope of its academia. We offer Programmes on Accounting, Business Administration and Pension Administration & Management.

Our faculty is drawn from the most excellent business, pension and financial educators in the country and our full time and part time local faculty are all well known for their expertise.

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Vision To Be The Leading National School

O f P e n s i o n s & M a n a g e m e n t

S c i e n c e s W i t h G l o b a l l y

Competitive Grandaunts And

Front-line Researchers.

Strategic GoalsRunning of Undergraduate Diploma, Postgraduate Programs in the Fields of Accounting, Business Administration, a n d P e n s i o n A d m i n i s t r a t i o n & Management.

Providing Certificate courses for industry workers, entrepreneurs and persons looking to acquire more skills towards career development.

Acting as resource Center for research and accumulation of data on pension administration and management systems and procedures.

Assisting in the development of professional cadres for the private and public sectors in the fields of Pension, B u s i n e s s Administration/Management and Accounting.

To establish contacts and links with national, regional and international institutions engaged in similar study and research activities.

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Gardens/Out door relaxation area Library

ICT Lab Fola Adeola Lecture Theater

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OUR PROGRAMS APS delivers a wide variety of Diploma and Certificate programs:

Accounting |Business Administration |Pension Administration & Management

National Diplomas

Accounting|Business Administration |Pension Administration & Management

Higher National Diplomas

Pension Administration & Management

Post Graduate Diploma

Certificate in PensionsPractitioner Certificate in Pension ManagementCertificate in Actuarial Science

APS Certificate Programs

…Contributing T owards Education & Career Road maps in Pension Administration & Management

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Academic Programs

National Diploma & Higher National DiplomaAccounting | Business Administration |Pension Administration & Management

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National Diploma Programmes

Accounting Business Administration Pension Administration& Management

Ordinary National Diplomas:

Higher National Diplomas:

Accounting Business Administration Pension Administration& Management.

Our undergraduate diploma courses are designed to prepare students for opportunities of becoming professionals in the Pension & Allied Industries.

The School focuses mainly on Accounting, Business A d m i n i s t r a t i o n a n d P e n s i o n A d m i n i s t r a t i o n a n d Management disciplines.

The completion of our Diplomas, both the Ordinary and Higher National Diplomas will give prospects the opportunity of developing a career in Pension Administration and Management and its ancillary disciplines of Financial Analysis, Management Consulting, Data Analytics, Business Administration etc.

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Post-Graduate Diploma Programme

Pension Administration& Management

Post Graduate Diploma:

The pension industry in Nigeria is populated mostly by professionals without a formal education in pensions.

Most crossed into pension management and administration from other financial institutions after the 2004 reform. While they have since gained experience through years of work, the gap of the lack of professional certificate in the pensions remains.

The Post Graduate Diploma in Pension Administration and Management provides the perfect opportunity for professionals in the pension industry to remedy this gap by obtaining an academic certification in the discipline.

The course is designed in collaboration with prestigious national and international business schools to aid the professionalization of pension administration and management in Nigeria.

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Professional Certificates InPension Management & Administration

Professional Programs

. . . p a t h w a y f o r p r o f e s s i o n a l a d v a n c e m e n t

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Whether you want to be part of the pension industry, or you want to update your knowledge and stay current in p e n s i o n p r o f e s s i o n , t h e A P S C E R T I F I C A T E PROGRAMS would provide you with a gateway to attaining these objectives.

For the beginners there is an introductory Certificate in Pensions and for those with experience in pension administration and management, the Practitioner Certificate in Pensions Management would suit their purpose. A Certificate in Actuarial Management is designed for senior management staff and executives who desire to have a complete handle on their pension management without being Actuaries – in essence it's an Actuarial Course for Non-Actuaries.

Each of the programs is modular. Each module offers a course of study and an assessment. Successful completion of the modules earns you the targeted certificate.

APS' learning platform delivers 100% online certificate programs to individuals and organizations. For certificate programs that are modular in nature, each module offers specialized training and assessment in various aspects of pension management. The successful completion of the modules earns participants an Advanced Certificate in Pension Administration & Management Lectures are delivered by highly experienced professionals, ensuring that the program is very practical in nature by utilizing class discussions, real world settings and case studies in the delivery.

APS Certificate Programs

Our Certificate CoursesCertificate In Pensions

Practitioner Certificate in Pension Management Certificate In Actuarial Science

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…Contributing T owards Education & Career Road maps in Pension Administration & Management

Certificate in Pensions

A n i n t r o d u c t o r y c o u r s e f o r beginners who want to be a part of the Pension Industry in whatever capacity.

This foundational course provides the required knowledge that will develop the mindset required to assess, evaluate and appreciate the pension industry. The course will provide insight to the evolution of the pension industry from the global to the local perspectives along with its trends over the years. At the end of the program students will earn a 'Certificate in Pensions'. This can be built upon by enrolling for the Advanced Certificate in Pension Administration.…

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Practitioner Certificate inPension Management This certificate is in three modules that vary in

complexity.

The first module is designed for those who are new to the pension discipline.

The second module deals with operational issues of pension administration, risk & fund management and the complex subject of pension data analytics.

The final module develops the additional knowledge & competencies required by senior pension scheme consultants, advisers, pension fund administrators and managers.

Module 1. Certificate in Pension Administration & Management.

Module 2. Certificate in Governance Risk & Compliance in Pension.

Module 3. Certificate in professional Pension Management.

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A career in Actuarial Science involves a p p l i c a t i o n o f m a t h , s t a t i s t i c a l knowledge, skill in risk assessment, and evaluation of financial products such as in pension, insurance and investments. Actuaries are expected to have a detailed understanding of economic, financial, demographic, pensions and insurance risks; and possess expertise in developing & using statistical & financial models to inform financial decisions etc.

Many may be attracted to the actuarial p r o f e s s i o n b u t t h e s t r i n g e n t mathematical requirements could be prohibitive to some. While the length of time required may not be available for others. The requirement of actuarial knowledge especially in pension, insurance and investment is growing at a fast rate.

While our actuarial certificate may not make you an actuary, successful completion of the first module would give one the best preparation for a career as an actuary, sitting for professional examinations. The second module is designed to give an insight to senior and executive management staff on how to handle some basic actuarial issues in work place. The latter could be so fundamental as employing a qualified actuary may not only be prohibitive on the side of cost but also on availability.

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Module 1 -Certificate in Actuarial & Financial Mathematics Module 2 –Certificate in Actuarial Management

The two modules are mutually exclusive, designed for different purposes and candidates

Actuarial Science Certificate

Programs Structure Our programs are structured in a highly flexible manner to make it

accessible for a widerange of students through:

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ASSOCIA TE LECTURERS

Prof . Sheikh Abdallah Finance & Management

Prof . Ikupolati Insurance & Actuarial Sc.

M. K. Ahmad Pensions & Management

Dr. Donli Hrm & Pensions

Dr. Dooba Data Analytics

Prof. M.n. MaiturareBarr. Ivoh Takor Eyamba Theresa NzekwuPension & Accounting Labor Relations & Pension Actuarial Sc. & Finance

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FACULTY MEMBERS

Dr. Musa IbrahimPension &

Supervision/regulation

Ocholi JosephAccounting

Mrs. Banke FajanaLaw & Pension

Helen Adesola Azizat Mohammed Business Administration Project Management

Mrs. Halima KyariPension

Mrs. Bolanle SolomonMathematics Education

Thomas OdeyBusiness Management

Adekunle HenryIct/pension

Ezzim LouisaPension

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APS Research Center( A R C )

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APS RESEARCH CENTER (ARC)

In addition to undergraduate and postgraduate studies in the discipline of pension, Abuja School of Pension and Retirement Planning has established a center dedicated to research in pensions.

The APS Centre would provide a platform for a research-based Nigerian network of pension organizations that stimulates leading-edge thinking and practice about pension management. It would bring together prominent pension organizations, academic institutions, research partners across the country.

The main product of the center will be the with a focus on developing conference papers, publication of pension and retirement planning articles and books.

The Center's main objective is to encourage multidisciplinary collaboration by joining students and faculty on the one-hand with policy makers and business leaders on pensions from an economic and financial perspective. It would be dedicated to stimulating creative dialogue between the oretical, applied policy-oriented and rigorous empirical research to expand the frontiers in the development of pension, savings culture, long term investment perspectives and retirement planning issues.

Journal of Pension Administration and Management

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The center’s mission is twofold:

ARC’S MISSION

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To support path-breaking research on pension and

development within Nigeria and the West African Sub

-Region

T o i n f o r m p o l i c i e s a n d p r a c t i c e s i n p e n s i o n s

through strategic partnerships with policymakers

and thought leaders.

AIMS OF APS RESEARCH CENTER (ARC)

The ARC will aim to:

?Undertake quality research in all fields related

to pensions;

?Bring together internationally renowned

experts from across many different disciplines -

including economics, finance, insurance,

actuarial science, accounting,

corporate governance, law and

regulation;

?E m p l o y a n i n t e r d i s c i p l i n a r y

approach will enhance strategic

thinking towards the development of

new solutions to the complex pensions

challenges facing states, corporates

and individuals;

?Communicate research results to

academics, practitioners and policy

makers;

?C o n t r i b u t e t o a n d d e v e l o p

international networks of pensions

experts from a variety of disciplines;

?Provide expert advice to the pensions

industry and government.

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Practitioner reports Discussion papers

Publications in Journal of PensionAdministration &

Management

Seminars, workshops &conferences

T o communicate research results through: Produce research in the following areas:

T o provide expert advice on the implications of research to the pensions industry and to government.

RESEARCH OBJECTIVES

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JOURNAL OF PENSION ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT

Scholarly works in pensions by researchers focused in the West African Sub-Region are yet to receive recognition and hence less impactful in the development of the industry. This is mainly due to lack of publication platforms that are dedicated to promoting this discipline in the region.

The Journal of Pension Administration & Management, a derivative of the APS Research Center is established to attract well researched scholarly articles focused on pensions and retirement planning.

The Journal's publications will encourage diverse perspectives on all aspects of pensions with focus on households' savings, pension economics, population aging and financial literacy, while attempting to integrate the best development research from across different fields with contributions from scholars in developing and developed countries.

The Journal will accept solicited and unsolicited scholarly works which will be peer reviewed and published quarterly in an open-access online distribution model.

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The Supporting Pillar of the Nigerian Pension Industry

OUR PARTNERS

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Official Ribbon Cutting Dignitaries at the Commissioning of the School

Founder APS & Pioneer DG, PenComReps of Emir of Kano & of the Federal Minister of FCT Right 27

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AP - B14 Sultan Abubakar Way, Wuse Abuja

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