The Federal Government has introduced a new compensation framework for civil servants affected by work-related injuries, occupational diseases, disabilities, or death, in a move aimed at strengthening welfare and workplace protection across the Federal Civil Service.
The initiative was disclosed in a statement on Thursday by Eno Olotu, Director of Press in the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.
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.
Walson-Jack described the scheme as a major welfare intervention designed to provide timely support and compensation for public servants impacted 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.
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She explained that the scheme complements existing welfare initiatives, including the Group Life Assurance Scheme, while expanding protection for employees and their families.
The development, she added, reflects the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to improving 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 toward establishing a structured and transparent compensation system for federal workers.
He noted that the newly inaugurated Help Desk would serve as a platform for information dissemination, claims processing, and feedback management to enhance service delivery.
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.