IG proposes 200% gratuity for retired police officers

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has proposed a 200% increase in gratuity and pension for retired police officers as part of ongoing reforms to address longstanding pension challenges in the Nigeria Police Force. The proposal, which is being reviewed by a Presidential Committee, aims to improve retirement benefits for police personnel and resolve issues surrounding pension payments.

The committee comprises representatives from various government institutions and is tasked with recommending sustainable solutions, addressing outstanding liabilities, funding arrangements, and benefit administration. The proposed framework would tie eligible officers’ pension benefits to their last salaries while providing an enhanced gratuity, with the goal of securing improved retirement benefits for retired police officers and addressing the recurring protests by serving officers seeking to exit the Contributory Pension Scheme.

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