The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has showcased its commitment to social security, with a significant expenditure of N6.6 billion on claims and compensation for more than 103,000 beneficiaries. The funds include aiding 111 individuals with artificial limbs and supporting 11 others in seeking medical treatment abroad.<\/p>\n
Amid this achievement, NSITF reported a surge in participation, with 145,000 employers and 7.4 million employees enrolling in its Employee\u2019s Compensation Scheme (ECS). The announcement came during the celebration of NSITF winning the 2023 Nigeria Employers\u2019 Consultative Association\u2019s (NECA) Award in the Best Service Delivery category.<\/p>\n
Maureen Allagoa, NSITF\u2019s Managing Director, expressed gratitude for the recognition, emphasizing its motivational impact on the agency. She highlighted the fund’s recent strides in implementing the Employees\u2019 Compensation Scheme.<\/p>\n
Prof. Gabriel Okenwa, NSITF\u2019s Executive Director, Administration, reiterated the commitment to expanding social security to all Nigerian workers. He stated that the NECA award affirmed their dedication to service delivery and would encourage further efforts.<\/p>\n
Allagoa outlined NSITF’s future plans, including extending the ECS to the informal sector and aligning with the Eight Point Agenda of the Tinubu Administration on Poverty Reduction. The fund aims to explore areas outlined in the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention 102, such as old age, unemployment, and family benefits.<\/p>\n
Highlighting operational improvements, Allagoa mentioned the monthly online Management Performance Review, enhancing efficiency and outreach. NSITF’s dedication to breaking new grounds in social security is underlined by the NECA award, motivating the fund to uphold its service delivery standards.<\/p>\n
In conclusion, NSITF’s sensitization efforts have led to over 145,000 employers and 7.4 million employees enrolling, with claims and compensations benefiting a substantial 103,000 individuals. The NECA award stands as a testament to NSITF’s commitment to enhancing social security for Nigerian workers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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