{"id":1767,"date":"2025-03-03T18:42:09","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T18:42:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vindicatorslnews.com\/?p=1767"},"modified":"2025-03-03T18:42:11","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T18:42:11","slug":"nassit-director-general-highlights-social-security-expansion-at-thanksgiving-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vindicatorslnews.com\/?p=1767","title":{"rendered":"NASSIT Director General Highlights Social Security Expansion at Thanksgiving Service"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Kenema, Sierra Leone<\/strong> \u2013 The Director General of the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT), Mohamed Fuaad Daboh<\/strong>, joined staff of the NASSIT Eastern Region Office<\/strong> to commemorate the Trust\u2019s 22nd Annual Thanksgiving Services<\/strong> on Friday, February 20, and Sunday, February 22, 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The celebrations took place at both the Kenema Central Mosque<\/strong> and St. Paul\u2019s Cathedral Church<\/strong>, under the theme \u201cMoving into the Informal Sector.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanksgiving as a Tradition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Speaking at both services, Director General Daboh<\/strong> expressed gratitude for life, well-being, and the continued progress of NASSIT<\/strong>, attributing these blessings to God. He highlighted that thanksgiving is deeply embedded in NASSIT\u2019s culture<\/strong>, stating:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cAt the beginning of every year, NASSIT observes moments of thanksgiving in gratitude to God for a year spent and to seek His guidance for the coming year.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Key Achievements and Strategic Focus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Reflecting on NASSIT\u2019s achievements over the past year<\/strong>, Daboh outlined several milestones, including:
Enforcing compliance<\/strong> and boosting contributions collection
Overhauling ICT infrastructure<\/strong> for improved efficiency
Ensuring seamless benefits payment<\/strong> to beneficiaries Expanding coverage<\/strong> to include more workers
Conducting critical investment audits<\/strong> for accountability Enhancing service delivery<\/strong> for contributors and pensioners<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking ahead, he emphasized that NASSIT\u2019s strategic focus for 2025<\/strong> would be on extending social security coverage to the informal sector<\/strong>, ensuring that workers outside the formal economy gain access to social protection<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cSocial security is a fundamental human right, and inclusivity remains a top priority,\u201d<\/strong> Daboh stated.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

He stressed that informal sector workers are among the most vulnerable<\/strong> during crises, citing the devastating impact of the Ebola and COVID-19 pandemics<\/strong> on Sierra Leone\u2019s workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alignment with National Development Goals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Daboh aligned NASSIT\u2019s mission with President Julius Maada Bio\u2019s \u201cBig Five\u201d agenda<\/strong>, recognizing the significant contributions of informal sector workers<\/strong> to Sierra Leone\u2019s socio-economic development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Religious Leaders Commend NASSIT\u2019s Mission<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At the Kenema Central Mosque<\/strong>, Imam Sheik Alhaji Conteh<\/strong> praised NASSIT for its resilience over 22 years, emphasizing that institutions that entrust their work to God are destined for success<\/strong>. He urged the congregation to pray for NASSIT<\/strong>, as its mission benefits the entire nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At St. Paul\u2019s Cathedral<\/strong>, Bishop Henry Aruna of the Kenema Diocese<\/strong> described the Thanksgiving Service as an opportunity to reflect on God\u2019s blessings<\/strong>. He highlighted the critical role of NASSIT in ensuring dignity in old age<\/strong>, encouraging young people to secure their future by enrolling in the scheme<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sharing a personal testimony, Bishop Aruna stated<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI have never been on a payroll, but because I joined the scheme, today I enjoy a dignified pension.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Looking Ahead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The 22nd Annual Thanksgiving Services<\/strong> reaffirmed NASSIT\u2019s commitment to expanding social security<\/strong> and ensuring that no worker\u2014formal or informal\u2014is left behind<\/strong>. As the Trust moves forward, its vision of inclusivity, sustainability, and social protection for all<\/strong> remains at the core of its mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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