Gambia delegation tours NSITF to study Employees’ Compensation Scheme

The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has officially launched a week-long study tour for the Board of the Industrial Injuries Compensation Fund from The Gambia. The initiative aims to foster cross-border cooperation and knowledge exchange in social security administration.

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This engagement is not merely procedural; it is a solemn occasion of historic significance. It provides a noble platform through which both institutions may exchange knowledge, compare experiences, and glean invaluable insights that will enrich our shared mission of delivering social security benefits to our citizens.

Managing Director/Chief Executive of NSITF, Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, declared the tour open at the Fund’s Corporate Headquarters in Abuja. He emphasized that the visit is a significant occasion for both institutions to share insights and best practices in social security benefits delivery. Faleye expressed NSITF's high regard for the partnership with The Gambia's Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC).

The study tour is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of Nigeria’s Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS). It will feature technical sessions and facility tours, focusing on policy, administration, and service delivery. The ECS in Nigeria provides compensation for work-related injuries, diseases, and deaths, while also promoting workplace safety.

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On behalf of the Board and Management of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), and all relevant stakeholders in our social security and labour sector, I warmly welcome the Board of Directors and Management of the Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC) of The Gambia to NSITF. We are here to flag off a highly anticipated capacity-building and study visit. This engagement is designed to foster cross-border cooperation, knowledge exchange, and strategic collaboration in the critical areas of industrial injuries compensation and social security administration.

Executive Director, Finance, Olufemi Ayodele Samuel, highlighted the tour's role in building capacity and strengthening strategic collaboration. He expressed optimism that the engagement would explore practical frameworks for workplace accident prevention, disability benefits, and survivor compensation, ultimately benefiting citizens of both nations.

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This visit will offer a platform to explore practical frameworks for workplace accident prevention, disability benefits, and survivors’ compensation. It is also an opportunity for NSITF and SSHFC to discuss the challenges of managing social protection funds and ensuring robust occupational