Olatunji Disu proposes 200% gratuity for retired officers

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has proposed a 200% gratuity for retired police officers to tackle longstanding pension issues within the Nigeria Police Force. This proposal is under consideration by a Presidential committee tasked with examining police personnel concerns and recommending sustainable solutions to the pension crisis.

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 link pension benefits to the last salaries of eligible officers and address calls from serving officers to exit the Contributory Pension Scheme.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's involvement has raised hopes among retired officers facing inadequate benefits and delayed payments. The proposed gratuity has not yet been approved and will depend on the committee's recommendations and government approvals.

The final decision will outline eligibility criteria and implementation guidelines.