The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji‑Ojo, announced on Thursday that President Bola Tinubu has approved lifetime salaries for retired immigration chiefs in Nigeria.
The approval means that former heads of the Nigeria Immigration Service will receive a continuous salary after they leave office. No details on the amount or the implementation timetable were disclosed in the minister’s statement.
President Tinubu, who took office in 2023, has been reviewing welfare measures for security and civil‑service personnel. The immigration service, which falls under the Ministry of Interior, is responsible for border control, visa issuance and the enforcement of immigration laws across the country.
Tunji‑Ojo said the decision reflects the government’s commitment to honour the contributions of senior immigration officials and to provide them with financial security in retirement. Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, continues to grapple with challenges in its public‑service sector, making such policy moves closely watched by stakeholders.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
