NASSIT STRENGTHENS COLLABORATION WITH SSNIT IN GHANA.

In a strategic move to enhance regional social security cooperation, the Director General of the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT), Chernor Mamoud Jalloh, has concluded a productive two-day visit to the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) of Ghana to improve service delivery and benefit access for Sierra Leoneans through strong ties with sister Social Security institutions and key investment stakeholders.

During the visit (which took place from the 24th to the 25th September 2026),  the Director General held fruitful bilateral discussions with SSNIT's Executive Committee, during which a presentation was given on the overview of the SSNIT Scheme with special reference to contribution collection, benefit payment, and service delivery.

The National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) experienced a new dawn on Tuesday, 11th August 2026, when the erstwhile Director General, Mohamed Fuaad Daboh, handed over the baton of administration to the newly appointed Director General, Chernor Mamoud Jalloh, during a ceremony held at the NASSIT headquarters in Freetown.

The event marked the formal transfer of leadership to the new Director General and the new Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, Madam Jenneh Jabati, following their unanimous approval by Parliament, and also brought together senior government officials, including the Secretary to the President and the Minister of Employment, Labour, and Social Security.

In an emotional farewell speech, the outgoing Director General, Mr Mohamed Fuaad Daboh, expressed deep gratitude to Almighty God for His guidance and protection during his tenure and thanked His Excellency, President Dr Julius Maada Bio, for his appointment and consistent support that upheld his administration until his honourable retirement.

NASSIT Director General Concludes Operational Visit to the Provincial Regional Offices

The Director General of the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT), Chernor Mamoud Jalloh, has wrapped up a comprehensive tour of the Trust's Regional and District Offices, as well as its investment facilities across the country.
Demonstrating his commitment to improving service delivery, compliance and prudent investment, the Director General visited Kono, Makeni, Port Loko, Moyamba, Bo and Kenema.
The tour afforded the Director General the opportunity to evaluate ground operations, engage directly with staff and management, review service delivery, and inspect NASSIT's investments nationwide.

In a bid to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness, the Director General of the National Social Security and Insurance Trust on Tuesday, 24th February 2026, commissioned 11 operational vehicles and 9 motorbikes at the NASSIT Headquarters in Freetown.

In his statement, the Director General said that the vehicles and motorbikes were not just about adding more assets to the Trust’s inventory; they were a significant leap in his Management’s unwavering commitment to enhancing service efficiency and responsiveness to members and pensioners across the country.

According to the Director General, the operational environment and national reach of the Scheme required speed and stability, adding that the new fleet represented Management’s strategic investment in equipping staff with the best possible tools to meet the demands of their crucial work and targets.

NASSIT Director General and Board Chairperson Sworn in as Trustees of the NASSIT Board. 

The Director General of the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT), Chernor Mamoud Jalloh, and the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, Madam Jenneh Jabati, were on Friday, 11th September 2026, sworn in as Trustees of the NASSIT Board in a ceremony held at the NASSIT headquarters, 32 Walpole Street, Freetown, marking the beginning of a new leadership era for the Trust.

His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio, during his keynote address at the unveiling and commissioning of the Sewa Grounds Market on September 18, 2025, described the market as an important investment in the nation's socio-economic development that would provide direct support to informal sector workers.

"The informal sector plays a vital role in our economy”, he said, adding that the market would provide a safe, modern, and dignified environment for traders, while acknowledging the significant contribution of traders to the local economy of Freetown and its environs. “There is a dire need to have an organised institution for the informal sector, and my government is in the process of establishing a pension scheme for them,” he revealed.