114th International Labour Conference: Nigeria partners ISSA, commits to social security, employee protection

The Federal Government through the Nigeria Social lnsurance Trust Fund (NSITF), says its collaboration with the International Social Security Association, (ISSA), has reinforced Nigeria’s commitment to social security and employees’ compensation.

The remark followed a meeting on the sidelines of the 114th International Labour Conference ongoing in Geneva switzerland, when the Secretary General of ISSA Marcelo Abi-Ramia Caetano, met with a delegation from the NSITF, led by Executive Director, Administration, Samaila Abdu, who represented the Managing Director Barr. Oluwaseun Faleye.

ISSA is the world’s leading body for social security institutions, with more than 340 member organizations across 165 countries.

ISSA secretary general praised NSITF for hosting a very successful conference in Abuja recently, and commended the Faleye-led management team of the Fund for its commitment to growth and development of social security and protection in the West African sub region.

He also lauded NSITF’s commitment to the progress of ISSA in Africa and globally.

It would be recalled that on the 22nd and 23rd of April this year, NSITF hosted all social security agencies in West Africa at an ISSA conference held in Abuja with the theme “Improving Inclusiveness and Accessibility of Social Security Services Through Effective Communication in West Africa.”