Kalu is a factory plant operator employed by Eko Steel Works Plc in Port Harcourt. While operating a heavy rolling machine whose safety guard had been reported broken two weeks prior, Kalu suffered a severe hand crush resulting in permanent partial disability. The management of Eko Steel Works Plc claims Kalu was negligent for operating the machine and offered him a lump sum of ₦50,000 as an ex-gratia gesture, refusing further liability. Furthermore, the company failed to report the accident to the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Board. Required: (a) Explain the objective of the Employees' Compensation Act (ECA) 2010 regarding workplace injuries and advise whether Kalu's alleged negligence deprives him of statutory compensation under the Act. (7 marks) (b) Outline the procedure and timeframes for reporting workplace accidents by an employer to the NSITF Board under the Employees' Compensation Act 2010, and state the penalty for non-compliance. (7 marks) (c) Highlight six (6) statutory duties of an employer regarding the health, safety, and welfare of employees under the Factories Act Cap F1 LFN 2004. (6 marks) (Total: 20 marks)