FG Tasks  NSITF on Subscription to Employees’ Compensation Scheme

Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi, has urged the management of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) to intensify efforts towards the enrolment  of more workers in all sectors into the Employees Compensation Scheme(ECS)  .

A statement signed by General Manager, Corporate Affairs at  NSITF, Nwachukwu Godson quoted the minister as having stated this in his address  at the  NSITF 2022/2023 Service Award which held over the weekend at the Treasure Suites and Conferences, Abuja.
The minister also harped on efficient resource management as key to optimum productivity, while commending the Fund for contributing to the uplift of the  nation’s workforce.

The  DG who represented by the Director Social Security Department of the Ministry, Ngozi Anukwu, underscored the  importance of the Service Award at a time the federal government renewed  emphasis on excellent stewardship as a precursor  of optimum national productivity.
“This award ceremony is coming at a time the government of President Bola Tinubu is encouraging effective utilization of resources for optimum productivity.

“It came at a time the federal government places more premium  on the ratio of valuable output to input as a measure of  efficiency and effectiveness in the service of the federation.
“Suffice that this award measures the ratio of the energies put in  by the staff of the fund, especially the awardees in the implementation of the Fund’s social security mandate which anchors on the ECS,” the minister said.
The minister therefore urged the recipients of the awards to see it as an opportunity to double their efforts towards  the progress of the Fund and the nation.

Also in his address, the Managing Director of the NSITF, Oluwaseun Faleye said the occasion was not just an opportunity to celebrate  exceptional contributions but also an avenue to  reaffirm the core values of hard work, dedication, and excellence which is the hallmark of an efficiently run organization.
He further assured that the strategic objectives of his administration which anchor on five pillars aim to  re-engineer the fund and reach new heights in providing social safety nets to Nigerians, expressing pleasure that all hands were already on deck.  
He said: “As we reflect on today’s recognitions, let’s consider what it means to truly excel. Exceptional performance goes beyond meeting targets or deadlines. It’s about going above and beyond, overcoming challenges, and embracing teamwork. It’s this commitment to our mission that drives our continued success.”
Faleye further underlined the place of team work as a core factor in successful organisations, noting that while outstanding staff were being honoured, it should be placed on record that the achievements were the product of collective effort.