The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun has assured the men and officers of the Nigerian Police will be enrolled into the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) to provide additional social benefits to the Force.
The IGP gave the assurance on Friday when the Managing Director (MD) of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Mr Oluwaseun Faleye, led the fund’s executive and senior management on an advocacy visit to the Force’s Headquarters.
Egbotokun commended the MD for the “radical changes” he brought to the NSITF since his assumption of duties.
He said that the force would actively partner the NSITF to also ensure compliance with the ECS among the public and private sector employers.
“I listened to you and want to assure you that I have taken note of everything you said, all the issues you raised.
“From now on, we are going to work together to make sure that the Nigerian Police Force become active partners with the NSITF.
“We are going to contribute to the scheme and do everything possible.
“Whatever that is stopping the force from contributing to the NSITF, we have to look into it and make sure that it works this time around.
“Then, with respect to your enforcement drive, please count on us that we will support you all the way, “ he said.
Earlier while stating the purpose of the visit, Faleye noted the absence of compliance from the Police in respect of the Scheme.
He, however, expressed optimism that the intervention of the IGP would turn a new page in partnership between the NSITF and the Police.
He further expressed commendation to the Force for the sacrifices it makes to secure the nation.
“We are here to state our appreciation first and foremost as Nigerians for the efforts of the leadership of the Force in securing the nation.
“Secondly, is to engage with the leadership of the Nigerian Police Force on the core mandate of the NSITF and that is to see how to collaborate, extend the numerous benefits of our social insurance cover to the rank and file of the Police in line with our mandate.
Falaye said that beyond the financial benefits, there were also health benefits aligned with the fund’s occupational safety and awareness activities.
According to him, those are aimed at promoting health and safety in workplaces, thereby preventing accidents.
“This accident prevention is actually the first step in the ECS process .
“We therefore feel that there is no institution better deserving of this social security cover than the Nigerian Police Force; hence elated by the assurance by the IGP that the police will come on board the ECS soon, “ the MD said.
