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Abdulrasheed Maina is a former Nigerian public servant and ex-chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Force. Maina was charged with the responsibility of reforming Nigeria’s pension system. Maina’s career became tainted with allegations of corruption and stolen pension funds.
Quick Facts
| Profile | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Abdulrasheed Maina |
| Date of Birth | Not publicly confirmed |
| Age (2026) | Approximate |
| Place of Birth / Origin | Biu Local Government Area, Borno State, Nigeria |
| Education | Details not widely documented |
| Profession | Former Civil Servant, Ex-Chairman of PRTT |
| Known For | Pension reform leadership and controversy |
| Conviction | Money laundering and pension fund theft |
| Prison Sentence | Eight-year term (served) |
| Release | Released from prison on February 25, 2025 |
EARLY LIFE AND FAMILY
Maina hails from Biu Local Government Area in Borno State. Maina started his career as a civil servant at a young age. He climbed up the ladder in Nigeria’s civil service, especially in positions related to pensions. Maina was widely known as a senior administrator for pension matters for governance agencies.
CAREER AND RISE TO FAME
Maina was appointed by former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan as the Chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team in 2010. He was responsible for reforming Nigeria’s pension system. His reputation grew as the corruption allegations mounted.
The EFCC arrested Maina in October 2019 on money laundering charges and theft of pension funds. The Federal High Court convicted Maina in November 2021 and sentenced him to eight years in jail. The court held that Maina had diverted pension funds and that he used the identity of his family members to conceal his nefarious activities.
PERSONAL LIFE AND LEGACY
Maina’s personal life is a private one. He regained his freedom on the 25th of February 2025. Abdulrasheed Maina has been someone whose life story has polarized and divided so many. His story has become a new chapter in the battle against corruption in the nation.
