The Federal Government has introduced a formal compensation framework for civil servants who experience work-related injuries, occupational illnesses, disabilities, or die in the course of duty, in a move aimed at enhancing welfare and workplace safety across the Federal Civil Service.
This was contained in a statement released on Thursday and signed by the Director of Press, Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Eno Olotu.
The statement indicated that the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, disclosed this during the launch of the Employees’ Compensation Scheme Help Desk in Abuja, describing the initiative as a significant welfare boost for public servants.
According to her, the Employees’ Compensation Scheme has now been fully implemented to guarantee prompt compensation and assistance for federal workers affected by workplace risks.
“The Employees’ Compensation Scheme is a key intervention to provide timely compensation and support for Civil Servants affected by work-related injuries, diseases, disabilities, or death,” Walson-Jack said.
She noted that the scheme is structured to complement existing staff welfare initiatives, including the Group Life Assurance Scheme, while broadening protection for workers and their families.
“The Scheme complements existing welfare programmes, including the Group Life Assurance Scheme, while expanding protection for employees and their families,” she stated.
Walson-Jack added that the initiative highlights the commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to enhancing the welfare, dignity, and safety of public servants.
“The initiative reflects the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to safeguarding the well-being and dignity of Public Servants,” she added.
As part of the implementation structure, the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund to ensure smooth execution of the programme.
Speaking at the event, the Managing Director of NSITF, Oluwaseyi Faleye, described the scheme as a crucial step toward establishing a coordinated and transparent compensation system for federal workers.
“The ECS is a major step toward institutionalising structured care and protection for Civil Servants, supported by a transparent, payroll-driven system,” Faleye said.
He further explained that the newly launched ECS Help Desk would act as a dedicated channel for information sharing, claims assistance, and feedback management.
“The ECS Help Desk will provide information, claims support, and a feedback platform to enhance service delivery,” he noted.
The Federal Government stated that the rollout represents a major milestone in strengthening workforce protection and building a more efficient, responsive, and welfare-oriented civil service.
