Sangu launches series of pre-retirement seminars for PSSSF members

SUMBAWANGA: THE Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office responsible for Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations, Deus Sangu, has launched the 2026–2028 series of pre-retirement seminars for members of the Public Service Social Security Fund (PSSSF), stressing the importance of preparing public servants for life after retirement.

Speaking in Sumbawanga, Rukwa Region, Sangu commended the government for strengthening social security funds through measures including timely payment of benefits, continued settlement of outstanding obligations to the funds and an increase in the minimum monthly pension to  250,000/-.

He also praised PSSSF for organising the seminars, which are designed to equip employees approaching retirement with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate life after public service. He urged the fund to continue offering the training to help prospective retirees plan effectively for their future.

Commenting on the fund’s slogan, “We Pay Yesterday,” Sangu said it reflects PSSSF’s commitment to paying benefits on time. He encouraged prospective retirees to have confidence in the fund in receiving their rightful entitlements.

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Meanwhile, PSSSF Acting Director General, Paul Kijazi, said that, as of June 30, 2026, the fund had paid benefits to 390,761 members, amounting to 12.94tri/-. He added that PSSSF continues to improve its service delivery systems to ensure eligible members receive their benefits promptly.

Kijazi said the seminars would cover financial management, financial markets, commercial agriculture, entrepreneurship and investment opportunities in small and medium-sized industries. The training aims to help prospective retirees manage their retirement benefits wisely and build long-term financial security.

The seminars will be held in Mwanza, Arusha, Dar es Salaam and Dodoma, as well as Unguja in Zanzibar.