NASSIT Completes North East Retirement Outreach, Targets North West
Alusine Ahmed Kargbo The National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) is taking its retirement readiness campaign to Sierra Leone’s North West Region after completing a series of engagements aimed at helping older workers prepare for retirement.
The outreach, conducted under Project 54+, ran from November 1 to 9, 2026, across six locations in the North East Region. It targeted NASSIT members aged 54 and above, employees nearing voluntary retirement and human resource (HR) officers from public and private institutions.
The team visited Kono, Makeni, Magburaka, Kabala, Mongor and Kamakwie, working with the NASSIT North East Regional Office in Makeni to educate participants about retirement requirements and the steps involved in accessing their social security benefits.
A major focus of the exercise was helping members identify and address missing documents that could delay the processing and payment of their retirement benefits.
Participants also received guidance on retirement procedures, their rights and responsibilities under the social security scheme, and how to resolve issues that may affect their transition from employment into retirement.
NASSIT also highlighted the responsibility of HR personnel in preparing employees for retirement. HR officers were encouraged to help workers understand the process and maintain effective communication with the Trust.
Following the completion of the North East exercise, the Project 54+ team moved its campaign to the North West Region, where activities are scheduled for November 10 to 12.
The next phase will cover Lungi, Port Loko and Kambia.
Project 54+ is an initiative established by NASSIT to provide retirement education and practical assistance to members approaching retirement age. It aims to reduce documentation problems, prevent unnecessary delays and support the timely payment of retirement benefits.
The nationwide engagement is part of the Trust’s efforts to bring retirement guidance closer to members and ensure they are better prepared before leaving active employment.