For many Ghanaians, the mention of pension benefits often brings to mind government or salaried workers, however, the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) is encouraging participation in the pension scheme by the informal sector as well.

SSNIT has been vocal in its call for increased participation in the pension scheme by individuals in the informal sector.

In a recent statement, SSNIT emphasized that pension benefits are not just for government or salaried workers, but all Ghanaians should consider saving for retirement.

Speaking in an interview with 3News in Techiman the Bono East Regional capital on SSNIT's 2024 Second Half Year Self Employed Enrolment Drive (SEED) Activation dubbed; "Operation-A-Thon", the Chief Actuary of SSNIT, Mr.