IGP Disu Proposes 200% Pension and Gratuity for Retired Police Officers

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has proposed a 200 per cent pension and gratuity package for retired police officers as part of ongoing efforts to reform the Nigeria Police Force.

The proposal, if approved and implemented, could significantly improve retirement benefits for police personnel and form part of broader efforts to address the welfare of serving and retired officers.

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Proposal Targets Retired Officers’ Welfare

The proposed increase focuses on pension and gratuity benefits for retired police officers. However, details of the proposal, including how the 200 per cent benefit would be calculated, which categories of retirees would qualify and when implementation could begin, were not provided in the information available.

It is also unclear whether the proposal has been submitted to the Federal Government or relevant pension authorities for formal consideration.

DISU:Approval and Implementation Remain Unclear

The proposal should not be interpreted as an approved pension increase. Further clarification is needed on the funding arrangements, applicable pension framework and the agencies responsible for approving and implementing any changes.

If adopted, the reform could have important implications for police retirees’ financial security and the wider debate over the welfare of security personnel in Nigeria.