Federal Government Unveils Compensation Scheme for Injured, Deceased Civil Servant
The Federal Government of Nigeria has introduced a new compensation framework for civil servants who suffer work-related injuries, occupational diseases, disabilities, or die in the line of duty.
The initiative is aimed at strengthening staff welfare and workplace protection across the federal civil service.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by Eno Olotu.
According to the statement, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Esther Walson-Jack, announced the development during the unveiling of the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) Help Desk in Abuja.
She described the initiative as a major welfare intervention for public servants.
Walson-Jack said the Employees’ Compensation Scheme had now been fully operationalised to ensure prompt 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,” she said.
She explained that the scheme would complement existing welfare programmes, 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 added.
Walson-Jack noted that the development reflects the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to improving the welfare, dignity, and safety of public servants.
As part of the implementation process, 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 creating a structured 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 added that the newly inaugurated ECS 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 said.
The Federal Government said the rollout marks a major milestone in reinforcing workforce protection and building a more responsive, efficient, and welfare-driven civil service.