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SSNIT PENSION SCHEME TRANSPARENT LACK TRANSPARENCY
By Vera Dorgbefu Human Resource Manager, Registrar General, Mr. Ken Ampadu Akuamoah , who has been working at the office of the Registrar General department for four years now has shared his knowledge on the SSNIT Pension Scheme and how transparent it is. He explained that the SSNIT pension scheme is available for both public and private workers. According to him, upon receiving his pay slip every month, there's an indication that an amount of money or percentage has been taken by SSNIT, but the exact amount taken is not shown. Which leaves him unaware of the percentage or specific amount of money that SSNIT deducts from his salary which makes him also not pay attention on whether it has been taken or not. He stated how he has heard people after retirement chasing SSNIT for their monies though he has not experienced that yet because he is still at the office. He then again stated that in as much as he is unaware of the amount taken, he would definitely save for his pension at SSNIT...
CAP 30: A RELIABLE PENSION SCHEME FOR SERVICE PERSONNEL
By Vera Dorgbefu Divisional Security Inspector, Immigration service, Mr. Peter Tetteh shared his thoughts in an interview on the CAP 30 pension scheme. CAP 30 which he basically understands to be the pension trust fund for them, prepares them to have an easy after-work experience. Administered by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), CAP 30 is a pension scheme in Ghana that provides security persons with a guaranteed benefit after serving the country for a number of years. This is done by the public servants contributing 5% of their monthly salary while the government contributes 12.5%. "I think CAP 30 is reliable enough and I would prefer it to SSNIT or any other pension scheme. He added that he believes it is reliable because during years in service, he has never for once heard anyone complains about having a problem with their benefits after retirement. According to him, there has been several complaints from public sector workers after retirement on not be...
IMPORTANCE OF SSNIT IN FOSTERING THE COMMUNITY
By Stella Adansi Baffour Mr.Walker, a dedicated public worker shared his positive experiences with the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT). Speaking from a quiet corner of his office, Mr.walker expressed his enthusiasm for the organization, highlighting its significant impact on his life and the lives of many in the community. He therefore detailed his journey of contributing to SSNIT over the years, emphasizing the security and peace of mind it provides as a safety net for retirement. He recounted with a smile how SSNIT offers not only pensions but also crucial support during medical emergencies and unexpected hardships. This support, he noted, is vital for many families who depend on these benefits to sustain their livelihoods, underscoring the organization's role in fostering community well-being.