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.
Ensures the registration of Employers into the Employees Compensation Scheme (ECS) and enforces their compliance in the payment of 1% of their Employees total emoluments.
Supervises the enforcement related activities of the Eleven (12) Regions and Fifty Six (57) Branches in the Fund.
Prepares reports and collates data relating to Registration of Employers, Contribution Collections and analyzes them for Management use.
Processes and issues Compliance Certificates to Employers who have fully complied with the provisions of the Act.
Sets contribution targets for Branches and Regions every year subject to the approval of Executive Management and or the Board.
Carries out Advocacy activities with a view to improving contribution collections and Employer, Intergovernmental and Agency relationships.
Set Standard Procedures for all Enforcement and Compliance activities subject to the approval of Executive Management and or the Board.
