NSCDC Pays N87.4m to Families of Eight Deceased Officers

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has paid N87.4 million in Group Life Insurance benefits to the families of eight personnel who died while serving the country.

The cheques were presented by the Commandant-General of the corps, Ahmed Audi, during a three-day sensitisation programme for insurance desk officers held in Abuja on Wednesday.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria, five beneficiaries received almost N12 million each, while the remaining three received at least N9 million each.

Speaking through the Deputy Commandant-General in charge of Technical Services, Zakari Ibrahim, Audi explained that the initiative was part of efforts to provide financial protection for personnel and their families, considering the risks associated with their duties.

He also disclosed that the programme was designed to educate insurance desk officers on the Employees’ Compensation Scheme administered by the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund.

The scheme provides support for workers who suffer occupational injuries, disabilities, diseases or death in the course of their employment.
The NSCDC leadership reiterated its commitment to improving the welfare of personnel, while the NSITF commended the corps for prioritising insurance coverage and social protection for its workforce.