Sunday October 25, 2026
By SituationREPORT
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has intensified efforts to improve the retirement benefits of Nigeria Police Force, NPF personnel, proposing a 200 per cent gratuity for retired officers as part of a broader reform initiative aimed at addressing longstanding pension challenges.
The proposal is currently under consideration by a Presidential committee established to examine the concerns of police personnel and recommend sustainable solutions to the challenges confronting the police pension system.
The committee comprises representatives of the Ministry of Finance, the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, the Budget Office of the Federation and the National Pension Commission, PenCom.
Under the proposed framework, eligible officers could receive pension benefits linked to their last salaries, alongside the enhanced gratuity. The initiative is also expected to address persistent agitation among serving police personnel for withdrawal from the Contributory Pension Scheme, CPS.
The proposed reforms are designed to resolve outstanding pension liabilities, improve retirement income and establish a more efficient and transparent pension administration system for serving and retired police officers.
The Presidential committee is expected to examine outstanding liabilities, funding arrangements, eligibility requirements and the administrative framework necessary to implement any approved changes.
However, the proposed 200 per cent gratuity has not been confirmed as an approved entitlement. Its adoption remains subject to the committee’s recommendations, the necessary government approvals, funding considerations and the issuance of implementation guidelines.
The final decision will determine the categories of officers eligible for any revised benefits, whether previously retired personnel will be covered and the modalities for implementing the proposed reforms.
If approved, the initiative could represent a significant change in the retirement benefits framework for Nigeria Police Force personnel, particularly in addressing concerns over pension adequacy and the long-term welfare of retired officers.