Olatunji Disu proposes 200% pension increase for police retirees

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, proposed a 200% gratuity and pension increase for retired police officers as part of reforms addressing pension challenges within the Nigeria Police Force. Disu announced this proposal on Sunday in Abuja, stating it is currently under consideration by a Presidential Committee tasked with examining police concerns and recommending sustainable solutions.

The committee includes representatives from 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. The proposal aims to tie pension benefits to the last salaries of eligible officers while enhancing gratuity.

Disu emphasized that the proposal is not yet an approved benefit and is subject to further deliberations and government approvals. He noted that President Bola Tinubu's intervention has raised expectations among retired officers regarding pension benefits, which have previously faced delays and inadequacies.