The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has registered a total of 3,686 firms in Kano State under the Employees’ Compensation Act (ECA) 2010, a scheme created to provide financial relief to workers who suffer death, injury, disability, or illness in the course of their work.
The disclosure was made by the NSITF Kano Branch Manager, Mr. Muhammed Bukar Sanka, during a courtesy visit to the Media Trust Group’s Kano Regional Office. He explained that the Fund is dedicated to ensuring that every employee in the country enjoys social security benefits through proper employer registration.
According to Sanka, more companies in Kano are currently in the process of enrolling in the compensation scheme, noting that the initiative remains one of the most effective safety nets for Nigerian workers. He said, “Under the ECA 2010, any employee who sustains an injury or disability while carrying out their job is entitled to compensation. That’s why every employer should register with the Fund to protect their workforce.”
In response, the Regional General Manager of Media Trust Group, Mr. Shamsuddeen Sani, praised the NSITF for its commitment to workers’ welfare and called on the agency to expand its awareness campaigns.
He emphasized the need for more Nigerians to understand the benefits of the compensation programme and how it helps safeguard employees’ rights and welfare. “Public sensitization is key. Many workers still don’t know they have a right to such protection under the law,” Sani stated.