The Director General of NASSIT, Mohamed Fuaad Daboh, on Wednesday, 13th May 2026, led a high-powered delegation of the Trust to the residence of the late Victor Jarward’s family.
The visit was a demonstration of solidarity, thereby enabling the institution’s leadership to offer personal condolences to the late employee’s bereaved family and pay tribute to a departed colleague who made substantial contributions to the Trust’s mission.
Addressing the family, the Director General expressed profound sorrow on behalf of the Board of Trustees, Management and the entire NASSIT staff.
In a moving tribute, Mr Daboh described the late Victor Jarward as a beacon of professionalism, unparalleled resilience, unwavering commitment, and absolute dedication to public service.
“Jaward was not just an employee; he was a pillar of dependability within the NASSIT family,” he said, adding, “Even amid challenging operational demands, his resilience shone through, and his dedication to efficient service delivery has left an indelible mark on his colleagues and the institution.”
In line with the institution’s core philosophy and policy of “NASSIT, We Care!”, the Director General presented a substantial funeral purse comprising a distress allowance, a burial allowance, and management support to the deceased’s family,noting that although no material support could replace Victor’s loss, the token signalled the Trust’s ongoing commitment to supporting its staff and their families through good and times.
Concluding, the Director General encouraged all staff members nationwide to internalise the values of the late Victor Jarward, saying, “The best way to preserve Victor’s legacy is for the current workforce to emulate his exemplary hard work, selflessness, punctuality, and robust commitment to service”.
Receiving the delegation, a representative of the Jarward family expressed deep appreciation to the NASSIT Director General and his team, while lauding the leadership for taking time off their tight corporate schedules not only to sympathise but also to provide hands-on support, noting that the timely visit, comforting words, and financial solidarity gave them immense strength during their darkest hour.
The visit concluded with solemn prayers by the Deputy Director General, Administration, Mohammed Gondoe, who petitioned for the peaceful repose of the late Victor Jarward’s soul and invoked fortitude for the family he left behind.
NASSIT, we care!
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