Tinubu Promises Social Security for Nigerian Workers

On Wednesday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that every Nigerian worker is protected from sudden economic ruin and workplace injuries, thereby assuring a dignified life after retirement. This assurance was made during the opening of the two-day 2026 West Africa Seminar in Abuja, themed on improving inclusive access to social security services across West African states.

Tinubu highlighted the administration's agenda to restore opportunities, protect livelihoods, and rebuild confidence in the economy. He noted that the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund is fundamental in strengthening workplace injury protections, covering 7.5 million Nigerian employees under the employee compensation scheme.

Furthermore, he mentioned that 10 million Nigerian workers actively contribute to pension schemes, with pension assets exceeding 25 trillion Naira. Tinubu emphasized that true success in pension reform cannot be measured solely by asset figures but by the confidence it instills in workers regarding their retirement security.

The National Directorate of Employment aims to empower two million Nigerians through vocational training and job creation initiatives.