The Nigeria Police Force Pensions Limited is eyeing investments in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals, First HoldCo and other alternative assets as it seeks to improve returns for police officers and retirees amid declining interest rates.
Acting Managing Director of NPF Pensions, Mohammed Dutse, disclosed that the pension fund manager was exploring fresh investment opportunities in equities, infrastructure funds and private equity to protect returns for its growing pool of contributors and retirees.
Dutse said the shift towards alternative assets had become necessary as falling interest rates put pressure on returns from traditional fixed-income investments.
According to him, investments in strategic sectors of the economy could provide the pension manager with opportunities to generate stronger long-term returns while supporting economic development.
The Dangote refinery and petrochemical project is among the assets being considered, alongside First HoldCo and infrastructure funds.
NPF Pensions is also evaluating opportunities in the equity market and private equity space as part of efforts to diversify its investment portfolio and reduce dependence on conventional instruments.
The move comes as pension fund managers face the challenge of balancing safety, liquidity and attractive returns in an evolving investment environment.
Dutse said the objective was to ensure that police personnel and retirees continue to benefit from sustainable investment returns while safeguarding pension assets.
