The contributory three-tier pension scheme is managed as follows:
- The First Tier basic national social security scheme is managed by a restructured SSNIT
- The Second Tier Occupational Pension scheme and Third Tier Provident Fund and Personal Pension schemes are managed by approved trustees licensed by the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA)
- Approved trustees are assisted by Pension Fund Managers and Custodians licensed by the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) and registered by the NPRA