… NSITF MD Highlights Alarming Rate of Preventable Work Accidents

Seun Faleye, Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), has called on construction companies to drastically improve their safety protocols, citing the alarming rate of preventable work accidents. Speaking at the 68th Annual General Meeting of the Federation of Construction Industry (FOCI), Faleye urged industry leaders to implement cutting-edge safety practices that reduce workplace accidents.

“The construction sector, alongside manufacturing, has held an unenviable record of work accidents. This is a reality we cannot ignore,” Faleye noted. He also emphasized the importance of technology, safety training, and sustainable work practices to reduce fatalities and injuries.

Faleye reaffirmed NSITF’s commitment to working with the construction industry to ensure workers return home safely, noting that better safety practices lead to increased productivity and economic stability.

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NSITF Pushes for 100% Enrolment in Employees Compensation Scheme
…Seun Faleye Leads Campaign for Full Coverage of Construction Workers

At the 68th Annual General Meeting of the Federation of Construction Industry (FOCI), Seun Faleye, Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), made a clarion call for 100% enrolment in the Employees Compensation Scheme (ECS) for all construction workers.

Faleye stressed the importance of full ECS enrolment, noting that despite recent progress, thousands of workers remain unprotected. “Our collaboration with FOCI has resulted in more companies enrolling, but this is not enough. We must ensure every construction worker, regardless of their employment status, is covered,” he said.

He further shared that NSITF had expedited claim processes by 50%, making it easier for injured workers to receive support in a timely manner. Faleye’s call for action shows his commitment to the safety and welfare of workers across Nigeria’s construction industry.