Inspector‑General of Police Olatunji Disu has proposed a 200 per cent gratuity for retired police officers, a move aimed at tackling the long‑standing pension challenges that have plagued Nigeria’s law‑enforcement community.
The proposal, announced in a statement to Punch Nigeria, would see retired officers receive a gratuity equal to twice the standard amount currently paid. The exact calculation and funding mechanism have not yet been detailed.
Disu said the initiative is part of a broader effort to improve the financial security of those who have served in the police force. The move comes amid ongoing discussions about the sustainability of the police pension system.
While the proposal has been welcomed by some retired officers, details on how the 200 per cent gratuity will be financed and implemented remain to be clarified by the police administration.
The announcement marks a significant development in the debate over police pensions, a topic that has drawn attention from both government officials and civil society groups in recent months.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>