NSCDC pays N87.4m insurance benefits to families of deceased personnel

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has disbursed N87.4 million in Group Life Insurance benefits to families of eight deceased personnel.

The NSCDC Commandant-General (CG), Dr Ahmed Audi, presented cheques to the beneficiaries at the opening of a three-day sensitisation programme for insurance desk officers on Wednesday in Abuja.

It was reported that five beneficiaries received almost N12 million each, while the remaining three received not less than N9 million each.

Audi, represented by the Deputy Commandant-General in charge of Technical Services, Zakari Ibrahim, also presented Awards of Excellence to personnel who distinguished themselves in the discharge of their duties.

He reiterated that officers remained exposed to occupational hazards, injuries and other risks while responding to emergencies and performing their statutory responsibilities.

“Hence the need to protect and support its workforce and their families in case of any eventuality,” the CG said.

Audi said the programme was designed to train insurance desk officers on enrolling personnel in the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) administered by the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF).

“ECS is a significant intervention designed to provide compensation and support to employees who suffer work-related injuries, disabilities, occupational diseases or death in the course of employment.

“Beyond its financial benefits, the scheme provides an important social protection mechanism that promotes dignity, security and confidence among workers and their families,” Audi said.

In his remarks, the NSITF Managing Director, Oluwaseun Faleye, commended the corps’ management for prioritising personnel welfare as a key component of its institutional agenda.

According to him, the corps had demonstrated steady commitment to the scheme since 2024 through collaboration with the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation.

The Head of NSCDC Insurance Unit, Abiola Jimoh, described the sensitisation and onboarding programme as timely and strategic towards improving personnel welfare.

She said it would deepen personnel’s understanding of the scheme, particularly its coverage, eligibility requirements, benefits, obligations and claims procedures.

Jimoh urged participants drawn from state commands, zonal commands and the National Headquarters to participate actively and ensure effective transfer of acquired knowledge to other personnel.