The Governor of Katsina State, Dr. Umar Radda, has pledged his administration’s support for the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF).
Dr. Radda made the commitment during a courtesy visit to the Executive Management of the Fund at its corporate headquarters in Abuja on Monday.
He commended the Federal Government for appointing Samaila Abdu, an indigene of Katsina State, as the Executive Director of Administration at the Fund. The governor noted that part of his responsibility is to visit Katsina indigenes holding federal appointments to ensure they are effectively representing the state.
Speaking at the meeting, the Managing Director of NSITF, Oluwaseun Faleye, reiterated the Fund’s commitment to promoting a safer workplace and enhancing national productivity through workers’ welfare.
Faleye stressed that prioritizing employees’ welfare would significantly boost productivity and contribute to economic growth. He, however, expressed concern that many states and local governments remain non-compliant with the Employees’ Compensation Scheme, warning that this poses risks to both the workforce and national development.
He appealed to Governor Radda to ensure that Katsina State and its local governments comply fully with the ECS to safeguard workers and strengthen service delivery.
The event was attended by Executive Director of Administration, Samaila Abdu; Executive Director of Operations, Mrs. Mojisolaoluwa Alli-Macaulay; Executive Director of Finance and Investments, Mr. Ayodele Olufemi; and other board members of the Fund.
