SSNIT Director-General Kwasi Afreh Biney Mandates 'Digital Default' Strategy to Streamline Pension Services

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) is undergoing a major digital transformation aimed at eliminating long queues and streamlining pension processing. Director-General Kwasi Afreh Biney has announced that the organization is moving toward a 'digital default' model, where online interactions become the primary way for members to engage with the scheme. This shift has already yielded significant results, with the average pension processing time dropping to just seven days following retirement, provided all necessary documentation is accurately submitted.

Central to this initiative is the recent establishment of a dedicated department focused on boosting digital uptake and enhancing customer experience. By prioritizing automation, SSNIT aims to reduce the heavy reliance on paperwork and manual interventions that have historically slowed down service delivery. Mr. Biney highlighted that while technology provides the framework for these improvements, the success of the transition depends heavily on a cultural shift within both the organization and its membership base. This automation is intended to make the user journey more intuitive, allowing contributors to manage their accounts with minimal external assistance.

To ensure the sustainability of these changes, SSNIT is launching public education initiatives to demonstrate the ease and convenience of its digital platforms. The ultimate goal is to make in-person visits to SSNIT branches a secondary choice for members. As the Trust continues to refine its digital service delivery, the focus remains on ensuring that the convenience of technology translates into a more seamless and dignified experience for Ghana's retirees and active contributors, signaling a new era of efficiency for the national pension scheme.