The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has reiterated its commitment to safeguarding vulnerable groups, particularly persons living with disabilities, through strengthened occupational safety and health initiatives.
The Managing Director of NSITF, Barr. Oluwaseun Faleye, made this known during a panel session at the recently concluded International Civil Service Conference in Abuja. The session focused on “Inclusive Public Services for Women, Youths, Persons with Disabilities and Vulnerable Groups.”
Represented by the Fund’s Abuja Regional Manager, Mrs. Bridget Ashang, Faleye explained that NSITF, through its Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS), provides critical social protection to workers and their dependents.
He noted that the scheme ensures compensation in cases of workplace-related injury, disease, disability, or death, with support extended to dependents until the last child reaches the age of 21 or completes tertiary education.
According to him, while compensation remains central to the Fund’s mandate, greater emphasis is now being placed on prevention through proactive occupational safety and health measures.
“NSITF conducts workplace audits to identify potential hazards and recommend corrective actions. We provide guidance, advisory support, and ensure compliance with safety standards to minimize risks,” he said.
Faleye also highlighted what he described as a frequently overlooked vulnerable group — the working population. He observed that public discourse on social protection often focuses on children, maternal care, and pensioners, while insufficient attention is given to the welfare of active workers.
He stressed that employees, who commute daily under varying conditions and spend long hours at work, remain highly exposed to occupational risks, underscoring the importance of targeted protection measures.
The NSITF boss reaffirmed the Fund’s resolve to continue advancing policies and initiatives that promote workplace safety and inclusive social protection for all categories of workers nationwide.
