Leadway Holdings Seals Major Deal: Full Acquisition of PAL Pensions Ushers in Pension Sector Shake-Up

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Leadway Holdings Limited has struck a landmark agreement to take full ownership of Pensions Alliance Limited (PAL Pensions), acquiring a complete 100% equity stake from FSDH Holding Company Limited and Africa Alliance Insurance Plc. This bold move signals deepening consolidation within Nigeria's burgeoning pension landscape, blending two key players into a powerhouse entity.

The deal, which hinges on securing necessary regulatory green lights, will fold PAL Pensions into Leadway Pensure, forging one of the nation's top-tier pension fund administrators. PAL, fresh off marking two decades in the industry, boasts over N1 trillion in assets under management, adding substantial heft to Leadway's portfolio and amplifying its ability to serve a wider swath of savers nationwide.

Tunde Hassan-Odukale, Group Managing Director of Leadway Holdings, hailed the acquisition as a pivotal step forward. "This milestone is more than a transaction; it's a reaffirmation of our belief in the future of Nigeria’s pension industry," he said. He stressed the merger's focus on resilience, trust, and accessibility, adding, "By bringing PAL and Leadway Pensure together, we are building not only scale, but broader access for more Nigerians to create wealth."

On the seller's side, Segun Odusanya, Group Managing Director of FSDH, framed the sale as a deliberate pivot. "This decision reflects our long-term strategy to sharpen our portfolio focus while ensuring PAL Pensions is well positioned for sustainable growth," Odusanya noted, expressing faith in Leadway's stewardship: "PAL Pensions is indeed being entrusted into capable hands."

PAL Pensions' Managing Director, Sa’adu Jijji, underscored the opportunities ahead. "Our transition into the Leadway ecosystem opens the door to industry-focused collaboration that is bound to deliver a wider range of financial solutions, more growth, greater impact, and enhanced value for all stakeholders," he remarked, committing to uphold the firm's hallmark service excellence.

Founded in 1970, Leadway Holdings has long been a cornerstone of Nigeria's financial services, spanning insurance, asset management, and beyond. This acquisition aligns seamlessly with its diversification push, bolstering governance standards and customer-centric innovation. As the integration unfolds under the watchful eye of the National Pension Commission, it promises to fortify financial inclusion, stabilize the sector, and unlock fresh avenues for wealth-building amid Nigeria's evolving economic terrain.