The National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT), through Project 54+ and in collaboration with its North East Regional Office in Makeni, has concluded the North East Regional phase of its Nationwide Retirement Readiness Engagement and Sensitisation Exercise, which took place from 1st to 9th November 2026.
The exercise brought together NASSIT members aged 54 and above, employees approaching voluntary retirement, and Human Resource (HR) personnel from both public and private sectors.
The engagements were completed in six locations: Kono, Makeni, Magburaka, Kabala, Mongor and Kamakwie.
Project 54+ is a NASSIT initiative designed to prepare members for retirement through education, guidance and practical assistance particularly in ensuring the necessary documentations are in place to facilitate access to their social security benefits.
This initiative seeks to ensure that members understand their rights and responsibilities under the scheme and are adequately prepared for a smooth transition from active employment into retirement. Beyond sensitisation, the initiative provides practical support to members by helping them address documentation gaps, understand retirement procedures and resolve concerns that could potentially delay the processing and payment of benefits.
It also highlights the important role of HR personnel in guiding employees and facilitating effective communication between members and NASSIT.
By taking retirement readiness education and practical support closer to its members, Project 54+ aims to minimise avoidable delays, promote efficient benefit processing and contribute to the timely payment of retirement benefits.
Following the successful conclusion of the North East Regional phase, the Project 54+ team will proceed to the North West Region from 10th to 12th November 2026, with engagements scheduled to take place in Lungi, Port Loko and Kambia.
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