The Federal Government has, reaffirmed its commitment to improving the welfare of personnel of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) through a comprehensive review of the Police Salary Structure, allowances, insurance, pension-related benefits and other welfare packages.
This was the outcome of the meeting of the Ministerial/Stakeholders Committee on the Review of the Nigeria Police Force Salary Structure, Welfare Package and Settlement of Outstanding Benefits held on Tuesday 4th of August 2026 in Abuja.
Chairman of the Committee and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Police Affairs, Dr. Anuma Ogbonnaya Nlia, said the initiative reflects the Federal Government’s determination to address longstanding welfare concerns affecting serving and retired Police personnel while strengthening the operational effectiveness of the Force.
He noted that the Committee is reviewing regular and non-regular allowances to ensure they reflect prevailing economic realities, the peculiar nature of policing, and are fully aligned with the Public Service Rules.
The Committee also examined outstanding pension arrears, death benefits, Group Life Insurance liabilities, Group Personal Accident claims and other welfare obligations requiring Government intervention.
Deliberations identified inadequate accommodation as one of the major welfare challenges confronting Police personnel.
The Committee stressed the need for a more realistic housing support framework, noting that improved access to decent accommodation would boost officers’ welfare, morale and productivity.
Members further agreed on the need to harmonise existing allowances, eliminate duplication and ensure that only allowances recognised under the Public Service Rules, alongside justified Police-specific operational allowances, are recommended.
The Committee also called for innovative and sustainable funding mechanisms to complement annual budgetary provisions and guarantee effective implementation of approved welfare programmes.
To facilitate informed recommendations, the Committee directed its technical team to harmonise the proposed allowances with existing regulations, consolidate similar items, provide justification for discontinued allowances and prepare a revised schedule.
The Secretariat was also mandated to produce a comprehensive draft report for consideration at the Committee’s next meeting before submission to Government.
Dr. Nlia described the exercise as a strategic investment in the welfare and motivation of Police personnel, expressing confidence that the Committee’s recommendations would strengthen institutional efficiency, enhance the capacity of the Nigeria Police Force to deliver on its constitutional responsibilities and contribute to improved internal security across the country.
Signed
Adegboro Modupe
DD Information and Public Relations Ministry of Police Affairs
