The Director General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust, Dr. John Ofori Tenkorang, disclosed that approximately 57,000 self-employed individuals registered with SSNIT within the span of a year.
Prior to the initiation of the Self-employed Enrolment Drive (SEED) and the subsequent public awareness campaign, only 14,000 self-employed individuals had enrolled with SSNIT.
Nevertheless, he asserted that this substantial surge in enrollment occurred within a year of the SEED program’s launch and extensive public outreach efforts.
Dr. Tenkorang shared this information during a stakeholders’ meeting organized by SSNIT in partnership with the Trade Union Congress (TUC). The primary objective of the meeting was to increase awareness about SEED among informal sector workers and underscore the importance of their participation in the program.
He acknowledged that there were initial reservations about the program’s effectiveness, but the remarkable increase in enrollment within a year underscores people’s willingness to participate.
“The growth is tremendous…l think the future is very bright. The number suggests that people actually want to join the scheme because the benefits that we offer are enormous and second to none,” he stated.
Speaking to the press during a day-long engagement with leaders from various informal sector unions under the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Kumasi, Ashanti region, on October 18, 2023, the Director General emphasized that the recent administration of SSNIT reflects their commitment to serving the best interests of the public.
He noted that a remarkable transformation has occurred in recent years, with efficiency and timeliness now defining the standard. He remarked, “When you submit your pension claim, it is typically processed and scheduled for the next month’s payment within an average of 10 business days.”