Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Olúwaṣeun Falaye, has inaugurated the local organising committee for the International Social Security Services Association, (ISSSA) West Africa Technical Seminar 2026.
The event took place at the Board Room of the Fund in Abuja on Wednesday.
Barrister Faleye said, the “inauguration marks an important step in our collective preparations for a seminar of strategic significance, not only to
the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, but to the broader agenda of strengthening social security systems across West Africa.”
He charged members of the committee not to take their task lightly as he stated that it was an honour to host such an event.
On the theme of the seminar, “Improving Inclusiveness and Accessibility of Social Security Services through Effective Communication in West Africa,” the NSITF boss said it “speaks directly to the realities of our region. As social security institutions, our mandate goes beyond policy and administration; it extends to ensuring that our services are understood, accessible, and responsive to the needs of all segments of society, particularly the vulnerable and underserved.”
He explained that the “Seminar is designed to advance that mandate by leveraging digitalisation, promoting innovative communication strategies, and encouraging the use of digital and mobile
technologies to expand social security coverage. It will also provide a valuable platform for experience-sharing, peer learning, and the exchange of best practices among social security experts and institutions across the sub-region.”
On the expected outcomes of the Seminar, Barrister Faleye forecast that “deliberations from this seminar will deepen our collective understanding of digital transformation in social security administration, strengthen regional collaboration, and generate practical, actionable recommendations for extending coverage in West Africa.”
Furthermore, he enumerated expected benefits of the Seminar to NSITF and Nigeria as “enhanced networking with regional and international partners, and the opportunity to showcase Nigeria’s leadership and commitment to social security development.”
Stressing the importance of the task before the LOC, he nevertheless, expressed confidence in the ability of the committee to deliver and urged them to be dedicated and committed while embracing team spirit as he wished them success.
The ISSSA West Africa Technical Seminar 2026 is scheduled for April 25 in Abuja. The event will bring together social security services experts from the region and beyond.
