Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the implementation of the Employee Compensation Scheme (ECS) for federal civil servants, following the Federal Government’s rollout of new welfare initiatives aimed at improving workers’ living conditions.
Managing Director of the NSITF, Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, made this known on Friday during a press briefing in Abuja hosted by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack.
Faleye welcomed the newly introduced welfare measures, describing them as a significant step toward enhancing the wellbeing of civil servants. He also reiterated the agency’s resolve to ensure efficient delivery of the Employee Compensation Scheme.
“I appreciate your leadership for bringing to bear all of the just announced welfare packages and schemes for the benefit of the Federal Civil Servant. On our part as NSITF, on behalf of the board and management of NSITF, I reiterate our commitment to the Employees’ Compensation Scheme, particularly for the benefit of Federal Civil Servants whose agencies are treasury-funded,” he said.
He explained that the recent establishment of an ECS desk within the Office of the Head of the Civil Service is designed to improve awareness and accessibility of the scheme.
“You will recall a few days ago we were here, where we officially commissioned the desk situated in the service welfare office under the Head of Service, mainly to provide a one-stop shop for continuous advocacy and enlightenment regarding the processes under the Employee Compensation Scheme.
“That office is manned in a way that we should be able to provide guidance and support for all Federal Civil Servants who may require one, as to how best to not only comply, but to also benefit from the scheme,” he said.
Faleye further noted that a Memorandum of Understanding between the NSITF and the Office of the Head of Service would enhance collaboration, deepen awareness campaigns, and improve service delivery across ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs).
“We have undertaken under the Memorandum of Understanding signed by NSITF and the Office of the Head of Service, to not only offer our services in a very prompt and professional way, but to support enlightenment efforts across ministries, departments and agencies to ensure that all civil servants understand clearly what the rules of engagement are,” he added.
He expressed optimism that the partnership would continue to grow stronger in the months ahead.
“I’m using this opportunity again to reiterate our commitment to all the things that we’ve agreed to, and we hope that this will be a commencement of a much deeper relationship between the Federal Civil Service and the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund,” he said.
Earlier, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Walson-Jack, described the new welfare reforms as a landmark achievement under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. She said the measures demonstrate a clear shift from policy promises to concrete improvements in workers’ welfare.
She commended the President for what she described as a deliberate and visible commitment to public servants, while also applauding the NSITF for effectively implementing the Employee Compensation Scheme.
According to her, the ECS now complements the Group Life Assurance Scheme, offering broader protection that covers workplace injuries, occupational diseases, disabilities, and fatalities.
Walson-Jack also unveiled key components of the welfare package, including a N10 billion housing loan scheme, enhanced duty tour allowances, upward review of peculiar allowances, and increased estacode and book allowances to reflect current economic realities.
