By Chesa Chesa
The Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, Barrister Oluwaseun Falaye, says the agency has enrolled more than 7.6 million employees into the Employees Compensation Scheme (ECS), while also recording a historic milestone with the enrollment of the Nigeria Police Force into the scheme for the first time.
Falaye made the disclosure on Wednesday at the 2026 International Civil Service Conference held in Abuja.
According to him, the inclusion of the police into the ECS followed engagements with the Inspector-General of Police and represents a major step in strengthening social protection for officers in the line of duty.
“We have enrolled over 7.6 million employees into the Scheme. We secured the enrolment of the Nigeria Police Force into the ECS — a historic first — after engagements with the Inspector-General of Police,” he said.
“When our officers know that their families will be protected should they sustain injury or lose their lives in the line of duty, their confidence and gallantry will increase, and our national security will be the safer for us all.”
Speaking on the conference theme, “Reforms, Resilience and Results,” Falaye described the theme as a “call to action” for public institutions facing increasing pressure to deliver efficient and people-centred services.
He said reforms had become urgent in Nigeria, stressing that institutions must evolve and innovate to meet citizens’ expectations.
“For us in Nigeria, the conversation around reform is no longer optional — it is urgent. The future of governance and national development depends on the ability of our institutions to evolve, innovate, and respond effectively to the needs of our citizens,” he stated.
The NSITF boss said the agency had embraced reforms aimed at strengthening governance, transparency, digital transformation, compliance, and service delivery since he assumed office on July 15, 2024.
He revealed that the Fund partnered with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission to strengthen anti-corruption mechanisms, while also empowering its Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit with 120 liaison officers nationwide.
