Disu says welfare of personnel remains central as 1,075 beneficiaries receive long-overdue entitlements
By Rejoice Peterside
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has disbursed over N2.4 billion in life assurance and welfare benefits to families and next of kin of deceased police officers, reaffirming the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to the welfare of its personnel.
The payments, presented during an official ceremony, covered group life assurance schemes for the 2018/2019, 2020/2021, 2021/2022, and 2022/2023 policy years, as well as the IGP Family Welfare Scheme for 2024/2025 and 2025/2026. A total of 1,075 beneficiaries received the cheques.
Speaking at the event, the IGP described the gesture as both a moral obligation and an institutional responsibility, noting that several of the payments were recoveries from insurance claims that had remained unsettled for years.
He emphasised that prioritising the welfare of officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force remains a cornerstone of his administration.
“A police institution that calls upon its personnel to make the highest sacrifices must equally demonstrate responsibility and compassion towards them and their families,” Disu said.
He described the ceremony as more than a routine disbursement of benefits, calling it a solemn recognition of the courage and sacrifices made by officers who died in the line of duty.
“To the widows, children, parents, and relatives of our departed colleagues, I extend my deepest condolences. The loss of a loved one is never easy, and no gesture can fully replace their presence,” he added.
The police chief noted that the deceased officers were not only personnel of the Force but also vital members of their families and communities, stressing that their dedication to duty would remain indelible in the nation’s history.
Disu further stated that the disbursement underscores the Force’s enduring commitment to standing by the families of fallen officers, assuring that their sacrifices would never be forgotten.
He pledged to strengthen existing welfare frameworks, particularly for rank-and-file officers, while improving administrative processes to eliminate delays in the payment of entitlements.
“We will intensify efforts to ensure that benefits due to personnel and their families are processed and delivered in a timely and transparent manner,” he said.
According to him, the goal is to build a system where every officer is confident that the institution they serve will support them and their families, especially in times of need.
The initiative is part of ongoing reforms aimed at boosting morale within the Force and reinforcing trust among officers through improved welfare and accountability measures.
