By: Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter
The National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) is pursuing a strategic partnership with Egypt to bring retirement and disability benefits to the 90% of workers employed in the informal sector.
NASSIT Director General Mohamed Fuaad Daboh tabled the proposal during a meeting with Egyptian Ambassador Rasha Soliman Mohi Eldin Soliman at the Egyptian Embassy in Freetown. The talks coincide with NASSIT’s push to finalize legislation for an Informal Sector Policy targeting traders, artisans, drivers, and farmers currently outside formal social protection.
Mr. Daboh said the exclusion of informal workers leaves the majority of the labor force vulnerable after active service. He described social security as a basic human right and key to long-term economic stability.
“Expanding coverage beyond the formal sector is no longer optional,” Daboh stated. “Our economic resilience depends on protecting those who drive day-to-day commerce and services.”
Ambassador Soliman confirmed Egypt’s readiness to support the initiative through technical exchanges, capacity building for NASSIT staff, and advisory services on pension design. She said Cairo’s cooperation model is demand-driven and focused on practical knowledge transfer.
“Egypt stands ready to share expertise that can help shape a successful informal pension scheme,” the Ambassador noted. “Hands-on collaboration will be central to making this a regional model.”
NASSIT officials say the proposed scheme would close a critical protection gap and secure livelihoods for millions of informal workers.
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