The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has revealed that President Bola Tinubu has approved a new welfare policy that guarantees lifetime salary payments for senior officers retiring from the rank of Deputy Controller, Comptroller, or Commandant-General and above.
Tunji-Ojo made this known on Thursday at the 2025 Ministerial Retreat, where he presented the ministry’s achievements and restated its commitment to strengthening the capacity and performance of all agencies under its supervision.
According to a statement signed by the Federal Fire Service spokesperson, DCF P.O. Abraham, the new initiative is designed to reward the contributions of top-ranking officers. “In recognition of the welfare of senior officers, the minister announced that any officer retiring from the rank of Deputy Controller/ Comptroller /Commandant-General will now receive lifetime salary benefits, a policy graciously approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” the statement said.
The minister also conveyed gratitude to the President for his support, noting that agencies within the ministry are already experiencing positive outcomes from the Renewed Hope Agenda.
He pointed out that the backlog of long-pending promotions had been cleared, with over 50,000 officers promoted in the last two years. “We have successfully cleared the long-standing backlog of promotions,” he stated, while adding that going forward, officer advancement will be tied to performance and capacity.
As part of efforts to modernise institutions under the ministry, Tunji-Ojo disclosed that new training manuals have been created and construction has begun on a world-class Fire Academy, expected to rival leading institutions such as the Arizona Fire Academy.
He further emphasised the importance of mental health in the workplace, assuring officers of the ministry’s commitment to their well-being.
In addition, he encouraged the Federal Fire Service to engage the private sector through partnerships that can improve service delivery, enhance infrastructure, and modernise firefighting operations across the country.
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