Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has urged young Nigerians to begin saving for retirement early, warning that delaying contributions could significantly reduce the wealth they accumulate over their working lives.

Omolola Oloworaran, the commission's director-general, gave the advice on Monday during the youth engagement and opening ceremony of the 2026 National Pension Week, scheduled to run from 26 to 30 October.

Ms Oloworaran said people should start pension planning during their productive years rather than when retirement approaches, stressing that early contributions let savings grow through compound returns.

"Your pension is not about the day you stop working; it is about the decision you make whilst y...