SSNIT has a new vision- Osei-Bimpong

Bolgatanga, Nov. 19, GNA- The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has a new vision to develop the Trust into a world-class financial institution dedicated to the promotion of economic security of Ghanaian workers.

This was made known in Bolgatanga by Mr K. Osei-Bimpong, Head of Public Affairs Department of SSNIT at a workshop for employers, under the theme; "Assisting SSNIT To Ensure Prompt And Accurate Payment Of Benefits."

Mr Osei-Bimpong said by so doing SSNIT is committed to providing "cutting edge income replacement scheme" to Ghanaian workers and their dependants in the event of old age, permanent disability or death through a motivated staff and diligent leadership.

He said to achieve this, SSNIT would re-focus its staff to customer service, and integrate customer service in its operations. Mr Osei-Bimpong said this include employers obligation, students loan recovery efforts and employers to assist SSNIT track students loan beneficiaries.

The Head of Public Affairs Department said in all the initiatives to improve the services of SSNIT, the expectations were that employers would share in the vision to administer an efficient pension scheme. Mr Osei-Bimpong called for the collaboration of all stakeholders to make the new vision a reality.

The Northern Sector Area Manager, Mr Kofi Agyare who spoke on the obligations of the employer advised employers to register their companies and employees and update the data of their employees.