New salary structure for nigeria police

The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has recently introduced a new salary structure for its officers and men. The new structure is designed to improve the welfare of police personnel and make the force more attractive to potential recruits. Here are the details of the new salary structure:

Rank and Salary Scale

The new salary structure is based on a rank-based system, with salaries increasing as officers rise through the ranks. Here are the ranks and corresponding salary scales:

  1. Constable: N30,000 - N50,000 per month
  2. Corporal: N40,000 - N70,000 per month
  3. Sergeant: N60,000 - N100,000 per month
  4. Inspector: N80,000 - N150,000 per month
  5. Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP): N120,000 - N200,000 per month
  6. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP): N180,000 - N250,000 per month
  7. Superintendent of Police (SP): N220,000 - N300,000 per month
  8. Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP): N280,000 - N350,000 per month
  9. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP): N320,000 - N400,000 per month
  10. Commissioner of Police (CP): N380,000 - N450,000 per month
  11. Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG): N440,000 - N500,000 per month
  12. Inspector-General of Police (IGP): N500,000 - N600,000 per month

Allowances

In addition to the basic salary, police officers are also entitled to various allowances, including:

  1. Housing Allowance: 10% of basic salary
  2. Transport Allowance: 10% of basic salary
  3. Uniform Allowance: N5,000 per month
  4. Duty Tour Allowance: N5,000 per month
  5. Risk Allowance: N5,000 per month
  6. Training Allowance: N5,000 per month
  7. Station Allowance: N5,000 per month

Other Benefits

Police officers are also entitled to other benefits, including:

  1. Free medical care for themselves and their families
  2. Free housing for officers below the rank of ASP
  3. Free education for their children up to the university level
  4. Free transportation for official duties
  5. Access to police quarters and other facilities

Implementation

The new salary structure is expected to be implemented in phases, with the first phase covering officers below the rank of ASP. The implementation process is expected to be completed within the next two years.

It's worth noting that the new salary structure is subject to change and may be adjusted based on various factors, including the country's economic situation and the force's budget.