The federal government has approved a new welfare policy granting lifetime salary benefits to senior officers retiring from the rank of Deputy Controller, Comptroller, or Commandant-General.
According to a statement by the Federal Fire Service, signed by DCF PO Abraham, NPRO/Head of Corporate Services, the announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, during the 2025 Ministerial Retreat in Abuja.
He explained that the policy, which takes effect immediately, reflects the administration’s commitment to strengthening institutional performance and officer welfare.