The National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) in Sierra Leone has issued a warning to the public against occupying, developing, selling, or leasing its properties without written authorization. This move comes after reports of encroachment, unauthorized occupation, and dealings involving NASSIT properties across the country. The Trust emphasizes that these properties belong to its beneficiaries and are held for their benefit.
NASSIT has clarified that no individual is permitted to occupy or build on its property, or sell or lease any of its land, without written authorization from the Trust. The institution has also directed anyone currently involved in unauthorized activities on NASSIT properties to stop immediately. This warning is part of NASSIT's effort to protect its assets and ensure that its properties are used for the intended beneficiaries.
The Trust further warned members of the public against purchasing, leasing, or accepting allocations of its land from individuals who are not authorised to conduct such transactions. People who engage in such dealings risk entering into transactions involving property that has not been lawfully allocated or transferred. NASSIT Director General Chernor M Jalloh called for public cooperation in protecting the Trust’s assets.
NASSIT operates regional offices in the Western, Southern, Eastern, Northern, and North-West regions of Sierra Leone. The Trust's properties are assets held for the benefit of contributors and beneficiaries of the national social security scheme. NASSIT did not identify specific properties or locations affected by the reported encroachment in the notice.
The warning was issued as part of NASSIT's effort to reinforce its position and protect its assets. The Trust takes its responsibility to manage and protect its properties seriously, and it will take lawful action to recover properties and protect its assets. Members of the public are advised to be cautious when dealing with NASSIT properties.
The National Social Security and Insurance Trust plays a crucial role in providing social security benefits to its contributors and beneficiaries. The Trust's assets, including its properties, are critical to its operations and its ability to provide benefits. NASSIT's warning is aimed at ensuring that its properties are used for their intended purpose and that its beneficiaries are protected.
The notice serves as a reminder to the public of the importance of respecting NASSIT's properties and the need for cooperation in protecting the Trust's assets. NASSIT will continue to work to protect its properties and ensure that they are used for the benefit of its contributors and beneficiaries. The Trust appreciates the public's cooperation in this matter.
Key points
- NASSIT warns public against unauthorized deals on its properties.
- Properties belong to beneficiaries and are held for their benefit.
- Trust will take lawful action to recover properties and protect its assets.
