Compensation Must Be Addressed For Nigerian Workers — NSITF

The management team of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has assured Nigerian workers.

Speaking yesterday in a programme which took place in Lagos, the managing director/CE, Oluwaseun Falaye, reiterating the mandate of the agency, said, “NSITF is willing to provide all the required technical and operational expertise for the seamless implementation of the Employees Compensation Scheme (ECS) in the state.”

Falaye, gave the assurance at a sensitisation workshop for Employee Relations Officers for Lagos State MDAs  in Lagos.

Addressing the participants, the MD said, “Let me also assure you that the NSITF remains fully committed to supporting this process.” We bring not only the legal and institutional mandate, but also the technical expertise, operational experience, and systems required to ensure effective and seamless implementation. More importantly, we will continue to work closely with all MDAs, providing guidance and support at every stage of this process.

“This programme has been  designed to provide you with practical knowledge and actionable insights. Experienced resource persons will take you through the key aspects of the Scheme, including its benefits, compliance requirements, payroll processes, schedules of payment, and the critical role you will play in ensuring its success.”

According to him, “This gathering is significant, not simply because of the discussions we will have today, but because of what it represents for the future of workforce protection and institutional responsibility within Lagos State.”

The MD explained that the theme of this programme, ‘The Role of the Employee Relations Officer in Ensuring Effective Implementation of the Employees’ Compensation Scheme,’ speaks directly to that objective.

“It recognises that while policies provide structure, it is people who give them life. Your role, therefore, is not secondary; it is central to the success of this initiative.

“The Employees’ Compensation Scheme, administered by the NSITF under the Employees’ Compensation Act of 2010, is far more than a regulatory requirement. It is a comprehensive system designed to protect workers against workplace accidents, occupational diseases, injuries, disabilities, and even death arising in the course of employment. It provides structured support through medical care, rehabilitation services, compensation for temporary or permanent disability, and financial protection for dependents in the unfortunate event of loss of life.”

Moreover, he said, “At its core, the Scheme represents a commitment—a commitment that when the unexpected occurs, the system will respond with clarity, structure, and responsibility. It ensures that no worker, and no family, is left to bear the burden of work-related incidents alone.

“One of the key advantages we have in Lagos State is that we are not starting from a position of limitation. The State already possesses strong institutional structures, well-organised payroll systems, and established administrative processes. What is required now is not the creation of an entirely new system, but the effective integration of this Scheme into existing frameworks, thereby strengthening them and enhancing their overall impact.”

Furthermore he said, “In Lagos State, where the pace of governance is both demanding and unrelenting, the individuals who keep the machinery of government running are not merely employees performing routine duties; they are the backbone upon which the State’s stability, continuity, and progress depend.

“It is therefore both necessary and commendable that Lagos State has taken a deliberate step toward strengthening the protection of its workforce”.