FG unveils  Employees’ Compensation Scheme for injured, deceased workers 

The federal government has concluded plans for operationalising the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS), which covers injuries, diseases, disabilities, or even death.

The scheme is expected to enhance staff welfare, improve workplace safety, and boost productivity across the Federal Civil Service.

Esther Walson-Jack, head of the Civil Service of the Federation, disclosed this during the commissioning of the ECS Help Desk in Abuja, describing the scheme as a key intervention to provide timely compensation and support for civil servants affected by work-related injuries, diseases, disabilities, or death.

Eno Olotu, director of the Press and Public Relations Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, stated in a statement on Thursday that the ECS complements existing welfare programmes.

These include the Group Life Assurance Scheme while also expanding protection for employees and their families. 

The initiative, she said, “reflects the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to safeguarding the well-being and dignity of public servants.

A Memorandum of Understanding was also signed between the OHCSF and the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) to ensure effective implementation of the scheme.

Oluwaseyi Faleye, the managing director of the NSITF, described the ECS as a major step toward institutionalising structured care and protection for civil servants.

He noted that it is supported by a transparent, payroll-driven system, adding that “the ECS Help Desk will provide information, claims support, and a feedback platform to enhance service delivery.

“The rollout of the ECS marks a significant step in strengthening workforce protection and reinforcing a more efficient, responsive civil service.” he said