By Chesa Chesa
Managing Director/Chief Executive of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barr. Oluwaseun Falaye, on Tuesday commissioned an Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) Help Desk at the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.
Faleye, said by the commissioning, the NSITF is institutionalizing the care, protection, and dignity for Nigerian civil servants, adding that “It is a bold statement that the Nigerian Government is not only committed to service, but also to the safety, welfare, and security of those who serve.
“What we are witnessing here today is a defining milestone, a significant step in the evolution of social security delivery within Nigeria’s public service. A step that transforms policy into presence and intention into impact”, he stated.
The Managing Director commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his commitment to strengthening social protection systems and prioritizing the welfare of the Nigerian workforce.
He also appreciated the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Esther Walson Jack, for her visionary leadership, strategic direction, and institutional support that have made the initiative a reality.
“Your dedication to reform and continuous improvement within the Federal Civil Service is highly commendable Ma. We appreciate you for embracing this partnership with clarity of purpose and the commitment to building a more responsive and worker-centered system.
“To all stakeholders across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, your collaboration, openness, and alignment have been critical to achieving this milestone. This is a collective success, and it reflects what is possible when institutions work together with a shared vision”.
On the importance of the Desk, Faleye explained that “What makes today truly historic is that this is the first of its kind. For the first time, federal civil servants under treasury-funded MDAs are being systematically integrated into the Employees’ Compensation Scheme through a structured payroll framework. This is not just an operational improvement; it is a structural transformation. It ensures that from the very beginning”
In her response, the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Esther Walson Jack, lauded the commissioning of the Help Desk, describing it as historic, while commending the president for his support and concern for the welfare of Civil Servants.
