The Federal Government has introduced a compensation framework for civil servants who suffer work-related injuries, occupational diseases, disabilities or death in the line of duty, as part of efforts to strengthen welfare and workplace safety in the public service.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the Director of Press, 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 development during the unveiling of the Employees’ Compensation Scheme Help Desk in Abuja.
She described the initiative as a major intervention aimed at improving the welfare of federal workers.
Walson-Jack explained that the scheme had been fully activated to ensure prompt compensation and support for civil servants affected by workplace hazards.
She noted that the programme would complement existing welfare initiatives, including the Group Life Assurance Scheme, while expanding protection for workers and their families.
The HCSF added that the initiative reflects the commitment of the administration of President Bola Tinubu to enhancing the welfare, dignity and safety of public servants.
As part of efforts to ensure effective 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.
Speaking at the event, the Managing Director of NSITF, Oluwaseyi Faleye, described the scheme as a significant step towards establishing a structured and transparent compensation system for federal workers.
He added that the newly launched help desk would provide a platform for information dissemination, claims support and feedback to improve service delivery.
The Federal Government noted that the rollout of the scheme marks a key milestone in strengthening workforce protection and building a more responsive and welfare-focused civil service.
