The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund has reaffirmed its commitment to support the Lagos State Government in implementing the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) across the state’s public service.
The assurance was given by the Managing Director of NSITF, Oluwaseun Falaye, during a sensitisation workshop held in Lagos for Employee Relations Officers from various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
Falaye stated that the Fund would provide full technical and operational support to ensure a smooth rollout of the scheme, emphasizing that the initiative is designed to protect workers from job-related risks rather than merely fulfilling regulatory requirements.
He explained that the ECS, established under the Employees’ Compensation Act of 2010, offers compensation for workplace injuries, occupational diseases, disabilities, and death. It also provides medical care and support for affected workers and their dependants.
According to him, the training workshop is a crucial step in equipping key officers who will oversee implementation within their respective MDAs, ensuring that policy decisions are effectively translated into action.
Falaye noted that Lagos already has strong administrative and payroll systems, which can be leveraged to seamlessly integrate the scheme for maximum impact.
He added that once fully implemented, the ECS would enhance worker safety, promote proactive risk management, and demonstrate the government’s commitment to employee welfare.
Also speaking, the Lagos State Head of Service, Bode Agoro—represented by Permanent Secretary Sunkanmi Oyegbola—expressed confidence that Lagos would lead other states in successfully executing the programme.
He urged senior officials and human resource leaders across MDAs to take ownership of the initiative, adding that a dedicated NSITF desk office would be created to ensure effective coordination.
The state government further noted that the scheme would improve workers’ confidence and productivity by providing assurance that they are protected against workplace-related risks.
