The Vice President, Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for urgent and far-reaching reforms within Ghana’s Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), stressing the need for a more inclusive, transparent, and future-ready social protection system.

She made the remarks during the official launch of the 60th anniversary celebration of SSNIT in Ghana.

Addressing dignitaries, stakeholders, and representatives from labour unions and civil society, the Vice President acknowledged the pivotal role SSNIT has played in providing financial security for Ghanaian workers over the past six decades.

However, she emphasized that the time has come to reimagine and strengthen the institution to meet the evolving needs of the population, especially the growing informal sector and younger generations.

“Pension must be demystified and rooted in the financial culture of the people. As we mark 60 years of social security in Ghana, we must also confront the realities of our present and the uncertainties of the future,” she said. We need a reformed SSNIT that is inclusive of all categories of workers, especially those in the informal economy, and resilient enough to sustain future generations,” she said.

She urged SSNIT leadership to engage in open dialogue with all stakeholders to build trust and address long-standing concerns over transparency, investment decisions, and benefits administration.

The Vice President also underscored the importance of leveraging digital technology to improve service delivery and widen coverage.

The event also featured historical retrospectives, exhibitions, and a renewed commitment by SSNIT to improve efficiency and member satisfaction.

The celebration, themed    "A Legacy of Service”, will include a series of stakeholder forums, public education campaigns, and nationwide outreach activities aimed at deepening understanding of social security and encouraging broader participation.

Vice President Opoku-Agyemang’s call to action is expected to spark renewed national conversations about the future of social protection in Ghana, especially in the face of economic challenges, demographic shifts, and growing income insecurity.