NSITF becomes West Africa’s social security reference point

…As Nigeria exports scheme expertise to Gambia

By Victor Ahiuma-Young

The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, has reaffirmed its growing role as a regional leader in social security administration, pledging sustained technical support to The Gambia as part of efforts to deepen workers’ protection and strengthen social security systems across West Africa.

The commitment came at the close of a one-week study tour by the Board of the Industrial Injuries Compensation Fund, IICF, of The Gambia’s Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation, SSHFC, during which the Gambian delegation understudied the operations of the NSITF and the administration of Nigeria’s Employees’ Compensation Scheme.

Speaking at the closing ceremony, the Managing Director/Chief Executive of NSITF, Oluwaseun Faleye, represented by the Executive Director (Administration), Samaila Abdu, assured the delegation that the Fund would continue to share technical knowledge, operational experience and best practices with its Gambian counterpart.