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THE Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has assured that it would provide the necessary technical and operational support for seamless implementation of the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) in Lagos State.
The Managing Director of NSITF, Mr Oluwaseun Falaye, gave the assurance on Wednesday in Lagos, at a sensitisation workshop for Employee Relations Officers across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of Lagos State Government.
Falaye said that the fund remained fully committed to supporting the implementation process through its legal mandate, technical expertise and operational experience.
“Let me 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,” he said.
The managing director said that the workshop was designed to equip participants with practical knowledge on the scheme, including its benefits, compliance requirements, payroll processes and schedules of payment.
He said that the theme of the programme, “The Role of the Employee Relations Officer in Ensuring Effective Implementation of the Employees’ Compensation Scheme”, underscored the critical role of personnel in driving policy success.
According to him, the employees’ compensation scheme, administered 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 death arising in the course of employment,” he said.
Falaye said that the scheme provided structured support through medical care, rehabilitation, compensation for disabilities and financial protection for dependants.
“At its core, the scheme ensures that no worker or family bears the burden of work-related incidents alone,” he said.
The MD said that Lagos State already had strong institutional structures, organised payroll systems and administrative processes, noting that the focus should be on integrating the ECS into existing frameworks.
He described public servants as the backbone of governance in Lagos, hence, the need to prioritise their welfare and protection.
Falaye said the sensitisation followed a strategic engagement between NSITF and Lagos Government, which led to the decision to fully implement the scheme across the state’s public service.
“When fully implemented, the scheme will enhance workforce confidence, strengthen risk management and demonstrate government’s commitment to workers’ welfare,” he said.
In his remarks, the Head of Service, Lagos State, Mr Bode Agoro, reaffirmed government’s commitment to setting the pace in implementing ECS.
Agoro, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Public Service Office, Mrs Sunkanmi Oyegbola, said that the state would ensure that its workforce benefited fully from the scheme.
“Lagos, as the Centre of Excellence, will continue to lead, by ensuring that employees in the state public service enjoy the full benefits of the Employees’ Compensation Scheme,” he said.
Agoro expressed optimism that the scheme would give workers peace of mind and enhance their productivity.
He also urged directors and heads of human resources in MDAs to take ownership of the process to ensure smooth implementation.
The HoS disclosed that an NSITF desk office would be established to facilitate coordination and ensure the effective operation of the scheme in the state. (NAN)
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April 30, 2026
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