President Bola Tinubu has enacted a new welfare initiative that provides lifetime salary benefits to senior officials of the Federal Fire Service who retire at the ranks of deputy controller, comptroller, or commandant-general and higher.
This announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, during the 2025 ministerial retreat, where he described the policy as a significant advancement in enhancing the welfare and motivation of officers within the ministry’s agencies.
In a statement issued by P.O. Abraham, the National Public Relations Officer and Head of Corporate Services of the Federal Fire Service, the minister expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for his backing, emphasizing that this decision is in line with the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
“We have effectively addressed the long-standing backlog of promotions,” Tunji-Ojo stated, noting that over 50,000 officers have been promoted in the past two years.
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He added that future promotions will be based solely on performance and capability.
In discussing ongoing reforms, the minister revealed plans for new training manuals and the establishment of a world-class fire academy aimed at competing with leading global institutions like the Arizona Fire Academy.
He also highlighted the significance of mental health in the workplace, assuring officers of comprehensive government support, and encouraged the Federal Fire Service to seek partnerships with the private sector to enhance service delivery, infrastructure, and modern firefighting operations across the country.
