RMAFC submits political, public officers salary recommendations to Tinubu

Nigeria's Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has finalized its review of the remuneration package for political and public office holders. The commission has submitted its recommendations to President Bola Tinubu for consideration, signaling a potential update to the salaries and allowances of government officials.

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The Commission had already concluded its review of which substantial parts of the issues canvassed by the retired Permanent Secretaries have been captured and forwarded to President Bola Tinubu for consideration.

Following a courtesy visit from the Council of Retired Permanent Secretaries, RMAFC Chairman Dr Mohammed Shehu stated that the commission had concluded its review. He assured the delegation that their concerns were considered, with substantial parts of their input captured in the recommendations forwarded to the President. Shehu described retired permanent secretaries as vital to Nigeria's public service, acknowledging their experience in policy formulation and national development.

"We have carefully considered your case within our constitutional mandate and submitted our recommendations," Shehu told the delegation. He reiterated the commission's commitment to ensuring that requests for reviewing remuneration receive fair consideration. The RMAFC aims to support initiatives that allow retired permanent secretaries to live dignified lives after their service.

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We have carefully considered your case within our constitutional mandate and submitted our recommendations.

The Council of Retired Permanent Secretaries, led by Elder Akin Arikawe, visited the RMAFC to strengthen collaboration and express appreciation for the commission's efforts. The council, guided by its motto "Continuous Improvement," seeks to leverage the experience of retired officials to advise the government on policy and public administration reforms.

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We remain fully supportive of initiatives that will ensure retired Permanent Secretaries live dignified lives after years of meritorious service.