NSITF Pledges Technical Support to Gambia on Industrial Injuries Compensation

The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has pledged to share its expertise with the Gambia's Industrial Injuries Compensation Fund (IICF) as part of a broader effort to enhance social protection and workers' welfare across West Africa. The commitment was made during a study tour by officials from the IICF, which operates under the Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC) of The Gambia.

Barr. Oluwaseun Faleye, Managing Director of NSITF, assured the Gambian delegation that the fund would continue to offer technical knowledge, share experiences, and provide guidance. He characterized the relationship as a partnership between "brothers" working towards the common goal of strengthening social protection systems in the sub-region.

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NSITF will continue to support the Industrial Injuries Compensation Fund under the SSHFC by sharing technical knowledge, exchanging experiences and providing guidance wherever we can.

Faleye, represented by Barr. Samaila Abdu, Executive Director (Administration), emphasized that the collaboration extends beyond the study tour, marking the beginning of a stronger institutional partnership. He conveyed warm regards to the leadership and staff of the SSHFC, expressing gratitude for choosing NSITF for their important study visit.

During the week-long visit, the Gambian delegation examined the evolution of social security administration in Nigeria, including the transition from the National Provident Fund to the NSITF and the establishment of the Employees’ Compensation Scheme. Discussions also covered institutional governance, policy development, and operational aspects such as employer registration, compliance management, and contribution assessment, focusing on legal obligations and compliance.

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We see this as a partnership between brothers, working together towards the common goal of strengthening social protection and advancing the welfare of workers across our sub-region.