The Executive Secretary and CEO of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Akutah Pius has called for sensitization of staff on the insurance scheme proposed by the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF).
This call was made during a courtesy visit by NSITF officials to the NSC Headquarters in Lagos.
Dr. Akutah, represented by the Director of Human Resources Management, Alhaji Mustapha Zubairu, emphasized the NSC’s commitment to prioritizing staff insurance and health, citing existing policies with positive impacts on employees’ lives.
He requested NSITF to strengthen its legal framework to enable the NSC to fully benefit from the scheme.
NSITF’s Head of the team, Mr. Adegbite Oludotun explained that the organization provides compensation for insured government employees in case of injury, disability, or death during active service.
He appreciated the NSC for registering with the scheme and assured adequate compensation for employee claims and safety.
