Lagos State has directed the full implementation of the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) and the establishment of a unit to manage it.

The Head of Service of the state, Bode Agoro, lauded the Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Oluwaseun Falaye, for spearheading the Fund’s efforts to improve the well-being of Nigerian workers.

On his part, the NSITF boss expressed his willingness to support the Lagos State Government to put in place the appropriate institutional framework for the implementation of the ECS in the state.

He explained that the purpose of the visit was to establish a clear and structured pathway for the implementation of the Employees’ Compensation Scheme in Lagos State.

He added: “We would like to assure you of our full readiness to support Lagos State through: Technical onboarding and advisory support, sensitisation across MDAs, LGAs, and public institutions, claims processing and compensation administration and occupational Safety and Health interventions.”

To ensure momentum, Faleye called for alignment on the identification of the lead coordinating ministry or office, nomination of a focal person or technical desk and an agreement to convene a joint technical session within a few weeks.

Speaking about the strategic nature of Lagos, Faleye said: “We recognise the scale and sophistication of Lagos State with a large and diverse workforce, multiple MDAs and LGAs, and strong administrative and payroll systems.

“We appreciate the opportunity to engage with you on a matter that directly aligns with Lagos State’s development priorities under the THEMES+ Agenda, particularly in the areas of governance, economic sustainability, and health and environment,” he added.

The MD further explained that NSITF’s objective is practical and implementation-focused.
NSITF also called for the institutionalisation of compliance through existing state processes, adding, “This may include integrating NSITF compliance requirements into: Contract bidding, contractor prequalification and public procurement frameworks. This approach reinforces the Governance pillar of the THEMES+ Agenda by ensuring that all organisations engaging with the State meet minimum worker protection standards. We look forward to working closely with your team to translate this into an effective implementation model”, the NSITF helmsman stated.