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State House retirees to benefit from new gratuity scheme

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Retiring State House staff are among the first to benefit from a newly approved gratuity scheme by President Tinubu's administration.
  • The scheme entitles officers with at least 10 years of service to a gratuity equivalent to one year's basic salary upon retirement.
  • This policy aims to recognize and support federal civil servants who dedicate decades of service to the nation.

The Nigerian Presidency has announced that retiring State House staff will be among the first federal civil servants to receive benefits from a newly approved gratuity scheme. Permanent Secretary of the State House, Temitope Fashedemi, shared this news at a send-off ceremony for retiring directors and deputy directors.

Mr. President approved the introduction of gratuity for retiring civil servants, and some of you are among the first set of civil servants that will benefit from it.

— Temitope FashedemiThe Permanent Secretary of the State House informing retiring staff about the new gratuity scheme.

President Bola Tinubu's administration approved the reintroduction of gratuity payments for retiring federal civil servants in March 2026, in addition to existing pensions and benefits. This new scheme, effective January 1, 2026, entitles officers who have served for a minimum of 10 years to a gratuity equivalent to one year's basic salary upon retirement. The benefit complements the Contributory Pension Scheme, which does not include gratuity payments.

Fashedemi stated that the policy aims to ensure adequate recognition and support for public servants who have dedicated decades of service to the nation. "Mr. President approved the introduction of gratuity for retiring civil servants, and some of you are among the first set of civil servants that will benefit from it," he told the retiring staff. He described retirement as a significant milestone deserving celebration and recognition.

We take it that when people work hard for the government and put in all these years of service, they need to be recognised and celebrated.

— Temitope FashedemiExplaining the rationale behind recognizing and celebrating retiring civil servants.

The Federal Government remains committed to enhancing staff welfare and the value proposition for civil servants, aligning with the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021–2025. The State House has established programs to recognize outstanding officers during their service and upon retirement, in line with ongoing civil service reforms. Fashedemi commended the retirees for their professionalism, integrity, and commitment, noting their distinguished service to the nation.

It is not easy to do all this work and retire peacefully. All of you have successfully achieved that, and it is no mean feat.

— Temitope FashedemiCommending the retirees for their long service and peaceful retirement.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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