… Faleye says collaboration will reinforce trust and transparency
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has redeployed 186 staff members across its offices nationwide as part of efforts to improve operational efficiency and restructure its management framework.
In a memo titled “Staff and Management Restructuring” and dated February 5, 2025, Managing Director of NSITF, Oluwaseun Faleye, stated that the staff movement aligns with ongoing strategic reforms initiated by the executive management to enhance productivity and service delivery.
As part of the restructuring, Deputy General Manager (DGM) Mede Alexandra Mbaihangeve was moved from the Abuja regional office to the headquarters as the new Head of Corporate Affairs. She replaced General Manager Ngige Nwachukwu Godson, who has now been redeployed to the Estate headquarters.
NSITF Partners with ICPC to Strengthen Anti-Corruption Efforts
Meanwhile, the NSITF has announced a partnership with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to enhance internal oversight and curb financial misconduct within the Fund.
Faleye, who led a management delegation on a courtesy visit to ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, stated that the collaboration is aimed at restoring public confidence, detecting corruption, and promoting accountability in line with ethical governance principles.
“NSITF has long prided itself on upholding the highest ethical standards. We are fully dedicated to fostering a culture of transparency and integrity. This meeting wasn’t just a routine protocol; it was a decisive step toward a collaborative future with the ICPC, an agency that stands as a bulwark against corrupt practices,” Faleye said.
He emphasized that the Fund is taking decisive measures to prevent corruption, including strengthening its Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU), deploying 120 staff members as liaison officers, and launching a comprehensive anti-corruption awareness campaign across all departments.
“The fewer the scandals, the greater the trust our people have in us. This isn’t merely a regulatory exercise, it’s a strategic move to reclaim public confidence. By embracing rigorous audits, internal compliance measures, and continuous capacity building, NSITF and ICPC are creating a robust, corruption-resistant framework,” he added.
Faleye also noted that with increasing public scrutiny, the NSITF is committed to aligning traditional accountability structures with modern anti-corruption strategies to sustain public trust and ensure financial prudence.
ICPC Backs Preventive Measures to Curb Corruption
In his remarks, ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, emphasized the critical role of both NSITF and ICPC in national development, particularly in managing public funds.
“For any MDA dealing with funds, there are inherent risks and challenges, especially when handling contributions from workers. That is why your job is very sensitive. Trust and confidence are your most valuable assets. If people trust you, they will be willing to make their contributions, but once confidence is lost, challenges will arise,” Aliyu stated.
He stressed the need for preventive measures, arguing that avoiding corruption from the outset is far more effective than investigating cases after they occur.
“That is why the ICPC has a preventive mandate, which in my view, is more important. We shouldn’t allow issues to escalate to the point of investigation, as it consumes time and creates problems that are difficult to manage. This partnership will help both agencies work effectively to prevent corruption,” he added.