The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has announced that more than 7.6 million Nigerian workers have been enrolled in the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS), with members of the Nigeria Police Force joining the scheme for the first time.
Speaking on Wednesday at the 2026 International Civil Service Conference in Abuja, the Managing Director of NSITF, Oluwaseun Faleye, described the development as a major milestone in the organisation’s ongoing reform efforts aimed at improving workers’ welfare, transparency, and service delivery. The conference was themed, “Reforms, Resilience and Results.”
Faleye said the inclusion of the Nigeria Police Force followed a series of engagements with the Inspector-General of Police, describing the move as a “historic first” for the compensation scheme.
According to him, “We have enrolled over 7.6 million employees into the scheme. We secured the enrolment of the Nigeria Police Force into the ECS. This is a historic first after engagements with the Inspector-General of Police.”
He noted that the development would enhance the confidence and morale of police personnel, particularly officers operating in high-risk environments.
“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 safer for us all,” he said.
Faleye also described the conference theme as a strong call for public institutions to improve service delivery and rebuild public trust. He stressed that reforms had become essential for government agencies seeking to remain effective, responsive, and citizen-focused.
“For us in Nigeria, the conversation around reform is no longer optional, but 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 citizens,” he stated.
The NSITF Managing Director recalled that when he assumed office on July 15, 2024, he inherited an organisation with significant potential but burdened by operational challenges, including slow claims processing, low public awareness, and weak stakeholder confidence.
He said the management subsequently introduced targeted reforms to strengthen governance, improve transparency, and enhance service delivery across the agency.
Faleye further disclosed that NSITF had partnered with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to reinforce anti-corruption measures within the organisation. He added that 120 staff members had been appointed nationwide as Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) liaison officers.
On digital transformation, he said the fund was transitioning from fragmented paper-based processes to integrated digital platforms designed to improve operational efficiency and transparency.
“We are investing in automated workflows, real-time tracking of claims and standardised processing timelines. Our goal is simple: no Nigerian worker or their family should endure unnecessary delays when entitled to compensation under the law,” Faleye said.
