The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu has approved a new policy granting lifetime salary benefits to senior officers upon retirement.
According to the minister, the policy covers officers retiring from the rank of Deputy Controller, Comptroller, Commandant-General, and above, marking a significant step in improving welfare and motivation within the service.
The minister announced this on Thursday, while speaking at the 2025 Ministerial Retreat, where he detailed the ministry’s achievements and reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening institutional performance and capacity across all agencies.
This is contained in a statement signed by NPRO/Head, Corporate Services of the Federal Fire Service, DCF PO Abraham, on Thursday, following the retreat.
In it, he conveyed the minister’s appreciation for the President’s support.
“The minister expressed profound appreciation to President Tinubu for his unwavering support, affirming that all agencies under the Ministry of Interior are reaping the benefits of the Renewed Hope Agenda ,” the statement read.
“We have successfully cleared the long-standing backlog of promotions,” Tunji-Ojo stated, noting that over 50,000 officers have been promoted within the last two years alone.
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He emphasised that in the future, officer progression will be determined by a new system based on capacity and performance.
In line with the ministry’s focus on institutional enhancement, Tunji-Ojo revealed that new training manuals have been developed and that the construction of a world-class Fire Academy is now underway.
The academy is being built to compete with leading international institutions, such as the Arizona Fire Academy.
The minister also underscored the importance of mental health in the workplace, assuring officers of the ministry’s full support in this critical area.
He also charged the Federal Fire Service to engage in private sector partnerships, highlighting that such collaboration is crucial for enhancing service delivery, infrastructure development, and the modernisation of firefighting operations in Nigeria.