The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund mourns the tragic loss of lives following the fire incident at Afriland Towers, Broad Street, Lagos.
Our hearts go out to the bereaved families, the Federal Inland Revenue Service, United Capital Plc, UBA, Afriland Properties, and all organisations and colleagues affected.
We also commend the emergency responders and Lagos State authorities for their courage and swift action.
NSITF has activated its Lagos support desk to liaise with the affected employers, next of kin and relevant authorities, to ensure eligible employees and their families can promptly access relief under the Employees’ Compensation provisions. Our case officers are on hand to guide employers and families through incident reporting, claims documentation, and the delivery of benefits, including support for dependants and rehabilitation where applicable.
This solemn moment is a reminder of what NSITF stands for in times of workplace tragedy. We exist to provide a national safety net for employees and their families when occupational injuries, illnesses or fatalities occur, and to support prevention through better workplace safety practices.
We encourage all employers to take three immediate steps. First, review and strengthen your safety and emergency protocols, with particular attention to high-rise building risks and power-backup installations. Second, ensure that all incidents are reported promptly to NSITF so that support can be mobilised without delay. Third, confirm that your organisation is duly registered with NSITF and that Employees’ Compensation obligations are up to date, so that staff are fully covered at all times. These measures save lives, reduce risk and ensure that relief reaches those who need it most.
On behalf of the Board, Management and Staff of the NSITF, I extend our deepest condolences to all affected families and institutions.
May the souls of the departed rest in peace. We will continue to work with the Federal Government and the Lagos State authorities on every measure that can help prevent a recurrence and protect Nigerian workers.
Barr. Oluwaseun Faleye
Managing Director and Chief Executive
Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund
