Lagos begins online verification for pensioners

The Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC) has announced that eligible pensioners under the Defined Benefit Scheme must complete an online verification process between October 26 and November 25, 2026. This includes retired heads of service and permanent secretaries, as well as pensioners from the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) and the Civil Service Pension Office (CSPO).

The verification aims to update pensioners' records and confirm their eligibility under the Defined Benefit Scheme, also known as the Pay-As-You-Go system. The exercise is being conducted exclusively online, with pensioners required to access designated portals for their respective pension schemes. Participants must first complete a two-step login validation using their Oracle number and surname, then select the self-service option and follow on-screen instructions to complete the verification.

Required information includes identity confirmation via device camera, Bank Verification Number (BVN) or National Identification Number (NIN), personal details update, and next-of-kin information. Pensioners are urged to submit all information accurately before the November 25 deadline. For assistance, contact details are provided for pensioners under different pension schemes.

The online verification is intended to allow eligible retirees to complete the process without visiting LASPEC's office, according to LASPEC Director-General Mr Babalola Obilana.