In a bid to address longstanding welfare grievances within the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has formally submitted a major reform proposal advocating a 200 per cent gratuity payout and enhanced pension package for retired personnel.
​Speaking to newsmen on Sunday, October 25, 2026, in Abuja, Disu revealed that the far-reaching proposal is currently being evaluated by a high-level Presidential Committee tasked with reviewing police retirement benefits and designing a sustainable solution.
​The proposed framework aims to significantly boost the financial security of retired officers by structuring monthly payouts to match their final salary grade levels.
Beyond future retirees, the initiative seeks to extend retroactive benefits to officers who retired prior to the implementation of the new policy, ensuring their entitlements are reassessed in line with upgraded rates.
Force leadership hopes this comprehensive approach will satisfy persistent demands from serving officers seeking an exit from the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS).
​The proposal is undergoing rigorous technical review by an inter-agency Presidential Committee comprising key financial and regulatory institutions.
The body includes representatives from the Federal Ministry of Finance, the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF), the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC), the Budget Office of the Federation, and the National Pension Commission (PenCom).
​Emphasizing the human impact of the initiative, IGP Disu stressed that prompt access to improved post-retirement benefits is vital for former officers struggling to cover living and medical expenses amid rising costs.
However, the Police Chief cautioned that the 200 per cent gratuity plan remains subject to final approval by the Federal Government, pending the committee’s final recommendations, funding allocations, and operational guidelines.
