PFA restructures to strengthen operational efficiency

Pension Fund Administrator (PFA) Premium Pension Limited has appointed a new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officers to strengthen its operations.The firm said Hamisu Idris is the new MD/CEO and Maryam Mohammed will become the Executive Director.

Idris succeeded Umar Mairami, who has officially retired from the company. He brings to the role over two decades of experience in the financial services sector, with a strong background in banking and pension fund administration. His career began at Inland Bank Limited in 1999, where he served as a Funds Transfer Officer.

At his inaugural staff meeting, Idris emphasised his commitment to making Premium Pension more customer-centric, aligning with the company’s mission and vision.

He stated “We will stay close to our customers and do everything possible to serve them properly. Our customers will be at the beginning, the middle and the end of our strategy.”  He also highlighted the importance of capacity development to ensure that the staff continues to uphold professional standards.

Throughout his career, Idris has attended numerous prestigious training programs and business schools, both locally and internationally, which have significantly contributed to his professional development.

Similarly, Mohammed, a seasoned Information Technology (IT) expert and operations management professional, brings over 20 years of experience to the role.
She holds a first-class bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of Abuja and a master’s degree in information technology from the University of Lagos.

An alumnus of the Lagos Business School Senior Management Programme (SMP 69), she also holds several prestigious certifications, including IT Business Manager Certification (ITBMC), ITIL Version 3, Oracle Certified Associate (OCA), and Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP).