The Federal Government has introduced a new compensation framework for civil servants who suffer work-related injuries, occupational diseases, disabilities, or death in the line of duty, in a move aimed at strengthening welfare and workplace protection across the Federal Civil Service.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued on April 23 by the Director of Press in the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Eno Olotu.
According to the statement, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, announced the initiative during the unveiling of the Employees’ Compensation Scheme Help Desk in Abuja.
She described the scheme as a major welfare intervention designed to ensure timely compensation and support for federal workers affected by workplace hazards.
“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 explained that the initiative complements existing staff welfare programmes, including the Group Life Assurance Scheme, while expanding protection for workers and their families.
“The scheme complements existing welfare programmes, including the Group Life Assurance Scheme, while widening protection for employees and their families,” she added.
Walson-Jack noted that the initiative reflects the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to improving the welfare, dignity, and safety of public servants.
As part of its implementation, 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 seamless execution of the programme.
Speaking at the event, the Managing Director of NSITF, Oluwaseyi Faleye, described the scheme as a significant step toward establishing a structured and transparent compensation system for federal workers.
“The Employees’ Compensation Scheme is a major step toward institutionalising structured care and protection for civil servants, supported by a transparent, payroll-driven system,” Faleye said.
He added that the newly inaugurated help desk would serve as a dedicated platform for information dissemination, claims support, 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 said the rollout marks a significant milestone in strengthening workforce protection and building a more efficient, responsive, and welfare-driven civil service.
