The Director-General of the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT), Mohamed Fuaad Daboh, has emphasized the need for robust leadership and enhanced collaboration among social security administrators worldwide. He made that appeal while sharing Sierra Leone’s experience during a three-day Global Conference on Management and Innovation in Social Security, organized by the International Social Security Association (ISSA) and hosted by Egypt’s National Organization for Social Insurance from February 11 to 13, 2025.
Addressing the conference, Mohamed Fuaad Daboh highlighted the significant strides NASSIT has made under his leadership since his appointment by His Excellency Rtd. Brig. Julius Maada Bio. He particularly underscored advancements in operations and benefits processing, positioning NASSIT as a model institution in social security administration.
Recognizing the immense challenges social security organizations face, Mohamed Fuaad Daboh stressed the importance of structural preparedness to ensure efficient service delivery while maintaining adaptability in an era of constant change. He asserted that social protection programs require innovative approaches to meet the growing demand for quick and accurate access to information and services.
Sharing his vision for NASSIT, the Director-General elaborated on ongoing efforts to extend social security coverage to Sierra Leone’s informal sector. “As I speak, high-level meetings and consultations are underway to design a highly attractive scheme for our brothers and sisters in the informal economy, whose contributions to national development are invaluable,” he affirmed.
Mohamed Fuaad Daboh also highlighted NASSIT’s ongoing digital transformation through enhanced information, communication and technology (ICT) initiatives. This modernization drive, he explained, aims to streamline access for members and improve overall service delivery. “In all of this,” he noted, “effective management plays a pivotal role,” urging for stronger leadership and collaboration within global social security institutions.
The conference, attended by over 400 participants, brought together senior leaders from social security institutions, international experts, policymakers and managers seeking to expand their knowledge base. It provided a vital platform for networking and exchanging insights on emerging challenges in social security administration.
A key takeaway from the conference was the acknowledgment that social security institutions, including NASSIT, are undergoing fundamental transformations. With evolving workforces and rapid digital advancements, organizations must embrace innovation to enhance performance. The discourse underscored the necessity of strong leadership in driving change management, technological adaptation and human resource development to sustain excellence in social security administration.
