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The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has paid out over GH¢3.7billion in pension benefits to more than 250,000 retired workers as of August 2024. This payout demonstrates the trust’s continued commitment to ensuring financial well-being for pensioners across the country despite challenges faced by global pension schemes. “Despite the challenges we’ve had, our SSNIT scheme remains strong,” said its Director-General, Kofi Osafo-Maafo. He underscored the scheme’s stability and ability to meet its obligations to pensioners. He stated that the trust continues to pay out pensions regularly and is in a financially healthy position. Global pension schemes are often…