The Federal Government has introduced a new compensation structure aimed at improving welfare and strengthening workplace protection across the Federal Civil Service. The policy covers civil servants who suffer work-related injuries, occupational diseases, disabilities, or death in the line of duty.

This was disclosed on Thursday in a statement signed by Eno Olotu, Director of Press at the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF).

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, announced the development at the inauguration of the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) Help Desk in Abuja, describing it as a key welfare intervention for public servants.

She said the scheme has now been fully operationalised to ensure prompt compensation and support for workers affected by occupational hazards.

“The Employees’ Compensation Scheme is a crucial intervention to provide prompt compensation and support for Civil Servants affected by work-related diseases, injuries, disabilities, or death,” Walson-Jack stated.

She explained that the initiative is designed to strengthen employee protection and complement existing welfare programmes such as the Group Life Assurance Scheme, which also supports workers and their families in cases of death or disability.

According to her, the move reflects President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration’s commitment to safeguarding the dignity, safety, and welfare of public servants.

“The initiative reflects the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to safeguarding the well-being and dignity of Public Servants,” she added.

As part of the implementation framework, the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation and the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to ensure smooth execution of the scheme.

The Managing Director of NSITF, Oluwaseyi Faleye, described the initiative as an important step toward building a structured and transparent compensation system for federal workers.

Faleye said, “The ECS is a major step toward institutionalising structured care and protection for Civil Servants, supported by a transparent, payroll-driven system.”

He further noted that the newly launched ECS Help Desk would serve as a dedicated platform for information sharing, claims processing support, and feedback management.

“To improve service delivery, the ECS Help Desk will offer information, claims support, and a feedback platform,” he added.

The Federal Government said the initiative represents a significant milestone in strengthening workforce protection and promoting a more responsive, efficient, and welfare-driven public service.