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ONDO STATE
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Employers

For MDAs & Employers

Guidelines for Employers & MDAs


Every Ministry, Department and Agency (MDA) in Ondo State is required by law to register with OSPEC, deduct employee pension contributions, and remit both employee and employer contributions promptly to each staff member's Retirement Savings Account (RSA).

This page outlines employer obligations under the Contributory Pension Scheme, the remittance process, compliance requirements, and resources to help your organisation stay compliant.

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Employer Responsibilities

Your Obligations Under the Scheme

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Register With OSPEC

Formally register your MDA and provide staff nominal roll for pension purposes.

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Deduct Contributions

Deduct the statutory employee contribution rate from monthly emoluments.

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Remit Promptly

Remit employee and matching employer contributions to RSAs within the stipulated timeline.

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Report & Reconcile

Submit periodic remittance schedules and reconcile records with OSPEC and PFAs.

Onboarding

How to Register Your MDA

New MDAs and agencies can get compliant with the Scheme in four steps.

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Submit MDA Profile

Provide your MDA's official details and designated pension desk officer to OSPEC.

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Upload Staff Nominal Roll

Submit a full list of employees with RSA PINs for verification and enrolment.

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Set Up Remittance

Configure payroll deductions and link your remittance account to OSPEC's platform.

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Begin Monthly Remittance

Commence timely monthly remittance of contributions and submit schedules to OSPEC.

Stay Compliant

Remittance & Compliance Timelines

Requirement Timeline
Monthly contribution remittance Within 7 working days after payroll
Remittance schedule submission Within 3 working days of remittance
New staff nominal roll update Within 15 days of employment
Annual compliance return On or before 31st January yearly
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to questions employers and payroll officers ask most often.

Q. What is the statutory contribution rate for employers?

Employers are required to match employee contributions at the rate prescribed under the Pension Reform Law and applicable circulars issued by OSPEC.

Q. What happens if remittances are delayed?

Late remittances attract penalties as prescribed by law, and OSPEC may notify the Office of the Head of Service for further action.

Q. How do we register a newly employed staff member?

Submit the new employee's details and RSA PIN to OSPEC's compliance desk within 15 days of engagement for enrolment.

Q. Can we get a compliance certificate for our MDA?

Yes. MDAs that are up to date with remittances and reporting can request a Compliance Certificate from OSPEC upon application.

Resources

Forms & Downloads

Documents employers and payroll officers commonly need.

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MDA Registration Form
PDF · 260 KB
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Remittance Schedule Template
XLSX · 95 KB
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Compliance Certificate Application
PDF · 150 KB

Need Help With Employer Compliance?

Our compliance desk is available to support MDAs with registration, remittance, and reporting matters.