Yet pension systems across the continent currently cover less than one-fifth of the workforce. The Vice President noted that traditional pension systems were largely designed around formal employment relationships characterised by predictable incomes and regular contributions. Professor Opoku-Agyemang also urged African countries to embrace technology as a tool for expanding pension coverage and improving service delivery. On sustainability, the Vice President cautioned that pension systems must balance broad coverage with the ability to meet long-term obligations. The Vice President further stressed that public trust is central to the success of any pension system.