Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund

Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund

... A commitment to employees' welfare

Our motto is a commitment to employees' welfare.   The official telephone lines are Corporate Affairs: 08113592555, SERVICOM: 08113592554, Headquarters (Abuja): +234-9-2911810, +234-9-2911811.   The official emails are as follows: General Enquiries: info@nsitf.gov.ng, Corporate Affairs: corporateaffairs@nsitf.gov.ng, Claims Processing: claims@nsitf.gov.ng.   The Employees' Compensation Scheme (ECS) : Benefits to both employees and employers.    Our approved service fees are as follows: 1) Employer Contribution: 1% of the total monthly payroll (total emoluments) as mandated by the Employees' Compensation Act (ECA) 2010. 2) Registration/Certification Fee: Approximately N50,000 for initial registration and certification processing. 3) Late Filing Penalty: 5% to 10% penalty per month on unpaid or un-remitted contributions.   The timelines for key services are as follows: 1) Compliance Certificate Issuance: Typically processed within 5 working days upon successful submission of all requirements and verification of payment. 2) Incident Reporting: Employers must report workplace accidents or injuries within 7 days of occurrence. 3) Claims Filing: Formal claim applications should be submitted within 21 days of the incident or diagnosis.   The procedures for accessing Key Services are as follows: 1) Registration: Obtain and complete Form ECS RE01 (Registration of Employer) and Form ECS RE03 (Employer Schedule of Payment). 2) Payment: Payments are made via the Remita platform after an assessment of staff remuneration by NSITF. 3) Certification: Submit an official request letter along with the Certificate of Incorporation (CAC), completed ECS forms, and evidence of payment to receive the Compliance Certificate. 4) Claims: In case of injury, the employer submits the Notification of Accident form (ECS CCF01) along with medical reports and police reports (where applicable) for evaluation and compensation.   As at March 2024, a total of 23,855 employers are compliant.

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