The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) was established by the National Social Security Fund Act [Cap 50, R.E 2023]. The Fund is mandated to cover members engaged in the private and self-employed sectors.

The registration of employees is provided under Sec. 11(6) of the NSSF Act. The Section provides that a contributing employer who is registered by NSSF shall without delay, register as an insured person every person who is or who subsequently become an employee in his service, by notifying the Director General of the particulars of such employees as may be prescribed.

Registration of an employer and employees must be done first before payment of contributions begins and the activity is accomplished at NSSF field offices.