RismadarVoice Reporters, April 23, 2026
The Federal Government has launched the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) as part of efforts to strengthen staff welfare, improve workplace safety, and enhance productivity across the Federal Civil Service.
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Esther Walson-Jack, disclosed this during the commissioning of the ECS Help Desk in Abuja, describing the initiative as a critical intervention designed to provide timely compensation and support to civil servants affected by work-related injuries, diseases, disabilities, or death.
Walson-Jack explained that the scheme complements existing welfare programmes such as the Group Life Assurance Scheme, while broadening protection for employees and their families. She noted that the initiative reflects the commitment of the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu to safeguarding the well-being and dignity of public servants.
In his remarks, the Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, Oluwaseyi Mayomi Faleye, described the ECS as a significant step toward institutionalising structured care and protection for civil servants. He noted that the scheme is backed by a transparent, payroll-driven system aimed at ensuring accountability and efficiency.
Faleye added that the newly established ECS Help Desk will serve as a central platform for information dissemination, claims support, and feedback, thereby improving service delivery and accessibility for beneficiaries.
As part of the rollout, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation and the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund to facilitate the effective implementation of the scheme.
The Employees’ Compensation Scheme is expected to provide a more comprehensive safety net for federal workers, reinforcing government efforts to promote a more secure and supportive working environment within the civil service.
