IGP Olatunji Disu Proposes Enhanced Pension for Retired Officers

Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has proposed a 200% gratuity and improved pension benefits for retired police officers. This proposal is part of a presidential committee's efforts to resolve ongoing complaints regarding the police pension system.

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 (PenCom). The proposal aims to enhance retirement benefits for eligible officers, including those who retired before a new pension framework is implemented.

Concerns over inadequate payments and delays in accessing entitlements have led to protests by retired officers. The proposed changes also address demands from serving officers for an exit from the Contributory Pension Scheme.

The committee's recommendations will guide the federal government's decisions on funding and implementation of the proposed changes, including provisions for reviewing benefits for former officers.