By Stella OduemeThe Federal Government has commenced the payment of compensation to Federal Civil Servants who suffered work-related injuries, occupational diseases and disabilities, with the presentation of the first batch of compensation cheques under the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS). The development marks a major milestone in the implementation of the Employees’ Compensation Act, 2010, for Federal Public Servants and underscores the government’s commitment to strengthening workers’ welfare and social protection. She described the operationalisation of the Employees’ Compensation Scheme for Federal Civil Servants as a landmark achievement that places workers’ welfare at the heart of ongoing public service reforms. She also recalled the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the OHCSF and NSITF and the inauguration of the Employees’ Compensation Scheme Help Desk to improve awareness, facilitate prompt reporting of workplace incidents and speed up the processing of compensation claims. In his address, NSITF Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Faleye, described the presentation as a historic first for Treasury-funded Ministries, Departments and Agencies, saying it represents the successful implementation of the Employees’ Compensation Scheme within the Federal Public Service.