The Federal Government has rolled out a new welfare policy that provides a lifetime salary for senior fire service officers who retire from the rank of Deputy Controller, Comptroller, or Commandant-General.
According to a statement released on Thursday by the Federal Fire Service and signed by DCF PO Abraham, the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the policy during the 2025 Ministerial Retreat in Abuja.
He ssid: “This policy, which takes effect immediately, reflects the administration’s commitment to strengthening institutional performance and officer welfare. This new initiative was graciously approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.”
According to Tunji-Ojo, the Ministry has successfully cleared the long-standing backlog of promotions, with over 50,000 officers promoted within two years.
The Minister reiterated that promotions would now be based strictly on capacity and performance, rather than seniority alone.
He also highlighted the importance of workplace wellness, assuring officers that the Ministry would prioritize mental health as part of its welfare framework.
Persecondnews reports that this policy is part of a broader effort to improve the welfare of public servants.in April 2024.
The Federal Government had approved a 25% to 35% salary increase for civil servants across various consolidated salary structures.
In August 2025, the federal government also ordered an increase in the monthly pension for federal retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme, with each set to receive an additional N32,000.
Additionally, the Ministry has begun developing a world-class Fire Academy.
It is designed to meet global standards and compete with leading institutions such as the Arizona Fire Academy.
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