IGP Disu Pushes 200% Gratuity, Improved Pension For Retired Police Officers

Retirement security for police officers is at the centre of a fresh reform push, as the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has proposed a 200 per cent gratuity and improved pension benefits for retired personnel.

A statement by the Nigeria Police Force notes that the proposal is before a Presidential Committee comprising key financial and pension institutions, which is examining sustainable solutions to the long-standing challenges surrounding police retirement benefits.

The proposed package includes pensions linked to officers’ last salaries, measures to address outstanding liabilities and possible reviews of benefits for personnel who have already retired.

The reforms also seek to address dissatisfaction with the Contributory Pension Scheme and improve the administration and timely payment of retirement benefits.

Although the Federal Government has reportedly cleared pension payment backlogs and introduced increases for some beneficiaries, retired police officers continue to call for a more sustainable system that will guarantee their financial security after years of service.

However, the proposed reforms have not yet been approved as an entitlement. Their implementation will depend on the committee’s recommendations, government approval, funding arrangements and the issuance of final guidelines.