Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, urged the leadership of the Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) to be transparent and accountable in their service to the people.
He also implored the agency to be responsible and responsive to Nigerians, especially those who need NSITF services in the public and private sectors.
Sanwo-Olu gave the charge when Oluwaseun Faleye, managing director of NSITF and members of the Senate and House of Representatives committee on labour, employment and productivity led by Diket Plang and Adegboyega Adefarati, respectively, visited him at Lagos House, Ikeja.
Sanwo-Olu said the state government has a robust insurance package in place for its workforce and is also willing to collaborate with the NSITF to achieve its objectives.
He said the two-day retreat organised by NSITF for the leadership of the Fund and members of the National Assembly would be for the benefit of Nigerians.
Governor Sanwo-Olu also commended the National Assembly for their commitment to making Nigeria better.
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Speaking earlier, the managing director of NSITF, Faleye, called for support from the Lagos State government, noting that Lagos State’s acceptance of the Fund will send a strong signal to other states.
He said the two-day retreat, themed: “Building a Stronger NSITF,” is organised by the Fund to deepen stakeholder engagement to support the organisation.
Also speaking, chairman of the Senate committee on labour, employment and productivity, Diket Plang, said the National Assembly is committed to ensuring the NSITF performs its functions to ensure that employees and employers in both the public and private sectors are protected and compensated when at work in case some hazards take place.
Senator Plang, representing Plateau Central in the Senate, commended Governor Sanwo-Olu for his performance in office, saying all governors should come to Lagos to learn.
Adegboyega Adefarati, chairman, House of Representatives committee on labour, employment and productivity, praised the state’s commitment to workers’ welfare.
