The National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) continues to strengthen its role as Sierra Leone’s primary social protection institution, recording notable progress in service delivery, coverage expansion, and institutional reform.Established under the National Social Security and Insurance Trust Act No. 5 of 2001, NASSIT is mandated to administer the country’s contributory pension scheme, providing retirement, invalidity, and survivor benefits to insured workers and their dependants. Over the years, the Trust has grown steadily, with its contributor base and pensioner roll increasing nationwide. Under the leadership of Director General Mohamed Fuaad Daboh, NASSIT has undertaken a series of reforms aimed at improving efficiency, transparency, and accessibility. Pension payments are now made regularly and on time, offering greater financial certainty to retirees. The Trust has also strengthened its internal systems, including the upgrade of its ICT infrastructure to improve records management, benefits processing, and member engagement. As part of efforts to modernise operations, NASSIT has introduced digital platforms to streamline contribution tracking and service delivery, reducing delays and improving interactions with employers and contributors across the country. A major policy focus of the Trust has been the extension of social security coverage to the informal sector, which accounts for a significant portion of Sierra Leone’s workforce. NASSIT has developed an Informal Sector Pension Scheme designed to accommodate flexible contribution patterns for traders, artisans, transport operators, and other self-employed workers. The initiative is intended to provide income security for informal workers in old age and marks a significant step toward inclusive social protection. Beyond pension administration, NASSIT continues to invest in strategic projects aimed at generating returns while delivering social benefits. These investments are geared toward supporting economic activity, improving working conditions for small-scale operators, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the pension fund. NASSIT’s leadership has also gained recognition beyond Sierra Leone, with the Director General recently elected Vice Chairman of the Africa Social Security Association, reflecting the institution’s growing influence within regional social security circles. As the Trust moves forward, NASSIT says it remains committed to expanding coverage, improving service delivery, and safeguarding contributors’ funds, while positioning itself as a key pillar of social and economic stability in Sierra Leone.