Section 2: APPLICATION

(1)
The provisions of this Act shall apply to any employment in the Public Service of the Federation, the Public Service of the Federal Capital Territory, the Public Service of the States, the Public Service of the Local Governments and the Private Sector.
(2)
In the case of the Private Sector, the Scheme shall apply to employees who are in the employment of an organization in which there are 15 or more employees.
(3)
Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (2) of this section, employees of organisations with less than three employees as well as selfemployed persons shall be entitled to participate under the scheme in accordance with guidelines issued by the Commission.