The Federal Government has inaugurated the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) aimed at strengthening staff welfare, improving workplace safety, and boosting productivity across the federal civil service.
This is contained in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, by Eno Olotu, Director, Press and Public Relations , office of the HCSF.
The initiative was unveiled through the establishment of an ECS Help Desk in Abuja, according to a statement issued by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF).
Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, described the scheme as a strategic welfare intervention designed to ensure timely compensation and support for civil servants affected by work-related injuries, illnesses, disabilities, or death.
She said the scheme would work alongside existing welfare arrangements, including the Group Life Assurance Scheme, while expanding the safety net for employees and their families.
According to her, the initiative reflects the commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to protecting the dignity and welfare of public servants.
Walson-Jack also confirmed that a Memorandum of Understanding had been signed between her office and the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) to ensure effective implementation of the programme.
The Managing Director of NSITF, Mr. Oluwaseyi Faleye, described the scheme as a key step toward institutionalising structured protection and care for civil servants.
He explained that the ECS would operate through a transparent, payroll-driven system, while the newly established Help Desk would serve as a hub for information, claims processing, and feedback to improve service delivery.
Faleye added that the rollout of the scheme marks an important milestone in strengthening workforce protection and building a more responsive and efficient public service system.
