Retiring military leaders receive lifetime salary benefits, as per approval by the Interior Minister in the FG.
The federal government has announced a new welfare policy aimed at strengthening institutional performance and officer welfare. The policy, approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was unveiled by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, during the 2025 Ministerial Retreat in Abuja.
One of the key aspects of the policy is the provision of lifetime salary benefits for senior officers retiring from the ranks of Deputy Controller, Comptroller, or Commandant-General. The retirement pension for these high-ranking officials has been approved by the competent authorities responsible for pensions within the civil service or government administration. Although the specific individual or body responsible for the approval remains unnamed in the search results, it typically involves formal approval by the relevant government department or pension authority overseeing senior civil servant retirements.
In addition to the lifetime salary benefits, the policy also includes the development of training manuals to enhance professionalism and capacity building for officers. Dr. Tunji-Ojo highlighted this during the retreat, emphasising the government's commitment to ensuring the continuous growth and development of its workforce.
Over the past two years, the federal government has demonstrated its dedication to the promotion of its officers, with over 50,000 officers having been promoted during this period. This new welfare policy is another step towards demonstrating the government's commitment to the wellbeing and professional development of its officers.
The policy takes effect immediately, providing a significant boost to the morale and future prospects of senior officers in the federal government. This move is expected to further strengthen the institutional performance of the civil service and government administration, as well as attract and retain top talent in the public sector.
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