Buhari endorses New Salary Structure for Police Force

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President Muhammadu Buhari has approved an enhanced salary structure for the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and given assurance that his administration will continue paying attention to the welfare and operational needs of the force.

Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, in a statement on Monday, said the president confirmed the approval when he played host to the members of the Nigeria Police Service Commission and the leadership of the force who were on a “thank you” visit to him.

By the president’s approval of the Rank Salary Structure Adjustment, salaries, allowances and pension of policemen will be increased.

Musiliu Smith, Chairman, Police Service Commission, represented by Justice Clara Ogunbiyi (Rtd), had informed the president that the rank salary structure adjustment would enhance police welfare and morale.