By Mohamed Mattia
The embattled Director General of NASSIT, Mohamed Fuaad Daboh, is refusing to retire at 60, even though his institution is tasked with the sole responsibility of paying pension benefits to retirees of 60 and above.
Even though his age is being disputed, NASSIT records show that he turns 60 in July this year.
His unpremeditated approach to his work has led to NASSIT being on the brink of collapse. No viable investment project has been undertaken since Fuaad Daboh was appointed DG of NASSIT in 2018.
Some employees of NASSIT are praying day and night to see the back of Fuaad Daboh in order to save the scheme from collapsing.
The SLPP Government of Ahmad Tejan Kabbah established NASSIT in 2021. Since then, the NASSIT Act has not been reviewed.
It is estimated that about 25 percent of pensioners spend between six and ten months to get registered for payment of their pensions.
Many people have called on Mr Fuaad Daboh to retire peacefully in the interests of NASSIT and the SLPP led government. Their prayer is for NASSIT not to collapse under another SLPP leader.
Fuaad Daboh will officially turn 60 in July this year. He has been lucky to be catapulted to the enviable post of DG at NASSIT because of his Bo School connections. After almost eight years at the helm of affairs, he must retire honorably and give way to a new era of development at NASSIT. Lonta!
