PenOp Appoints Ifeanyi-Okoro As Chief Executive Officer

Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthonia Ifeanyi Okoro as its chief executive officer, effective 30th March 2026.

She succeeds Oguche Agudah who led the organisation for six years.

Anthonia brings to the role a wealth of cross-sector experience spanning both the public and private sectors, with deep expertise in strategy execution, sectorial and organisational transformation, and large-scale programme delivery.

She has a proven track record of leading and embedding multi-organisational portfolios, driving growth, alignment, efficiency, and performance across diverse stakeholder groups.

Over the course of her career, she has successfully executed complex projects, programmes, portfolios and change management initiatives valued at up to £5 billion, working with the UK Government and the City of London.

Her ability to navigate complex systems and deliver measurable outcomes at scale with diverse and influential stakeholders, are critical to the evolving needs of the Nigerian Pension Industry and critical to the strategic role PenOp plays.

In addition to her executive experience, Anthonia has served as a director and governor on the boards of several charities in the United Kingdom, demonstrating her strong commitment to governance, transformation, social impact, and sustainable development.