The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) says it has spent N778.12 million on the welfare of 924 serving, retired and deceased personnel of the service in 2023.
The Controller General, NCoS, Haliru Nababa said this at a ceremony to mark the 18th anniversary of the Correctional Welfare Insurance Scheme (CWIS), on Wednesday in Abuja.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the theme of the workshop is `Renewed Hope Agenda and the Impact of Correctional Welfare Insurance Scheme on the NCoS Family’.
Nababa said that the theme of the workshop clearly presented the real essence of the scheme as a beacon of respite, support and succour for its members.
He said that the current harsh economic realities has made life almost unbearable, as such it was imperative “to ensure that we grow and keep the scheme at an optimal performance level”.
Nababa said his administration would continue to emphasise the importance of staff welfare in its drive to move the service to higher level.
“This is a product of our conviction that without a highly motivated work force, not so much can be achieved in any organisation.
“In keeping with our commitment for enhanced staff welfare, the Scheme between January-December 2023, disbursed the sum of N232,500,280 million as deaths claims to respective Next-of-Kin of 163 deceased officers.
“For those who sustained various degrees of injuries in the line of duty, medical claims amounting to N71,391,017 million were paid to 275 personnel.
“Furthermore, 483 retirees got their retirement claims, totalling N474,236,874 million. In total, 924 beneficiaries received N778,128,171 million within the period under review,” he said.
Nababa said that the score card was a remarkable testament of the vibrancy of the scheme, which has been a very effective employee financial support system.
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“Hence, we will go all out to ensure that CWIS continues to grow stronger and better for our collective benefits,” he added.
The CG appreciated all the contributors for their continuous sacrifice and understanding, saying the scheme remained the cornerstone of the NIS success. (NAN)
