IG proposes 200% gratuity for retired police officers
Written by Rita Okaba on October 26, 2026
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has proposed a 200 per cent gratuity for retired police officers as part of efforts to address longstanding pension challenges in the Nigeria Police Force.
The proposal is being considered by a presidential committee established to examine the concerns of police personnel and recommend sustainable solutions to the pension crisis.
The committee comprises representatives of 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 IG has intensified efforts to secure improved retirement benefits for personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, proposing a 200 per cent gratuity for retired officers as part of wider reforms to address longstanding pension challenges.
“Under the proposed arrangement, eligible officers could retire on pension benefits linked to their last salaries, alongside the enhanced gratuity.
