Nigeria police force new salary structure

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has introduced a new salary structure for its personnel, effective from January 2020. The new structure is aimed at improving the welfare of police officers and enhancing their morale.

Here is a breakdown of the new salary structure for police officers in Nigeria:

Rank and Grade Levels

The NPF has 14 rank levels, with the following grade levels:

  1. Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) - Grade Level 12
  2. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) - Grade Level 13
  3. Superintendent of Police (SP) - Grade Level 14
  4. Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) - Grade Level 15
  5. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) - Grade Level 16
  6. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) - Grade Level 17
  7. Commissioner of Police (CP) - Grade Level 18
  8. Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) - Grade Level 19
  9. Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) - Grade Level 20
  10. Inspector-General of Police (IGP) - Grade Level 21

Salary Structure

The new salary structure is as follows:

  1. Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) - N1, 435, 000 - N1, 555, 000 per annum
  2. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) - N1, 555, 000 - N1, 675, 000 per annum
  3. Superintendent of Police (SP) - N1, 675, 000 - N1, 795, 000 per annum
  4. Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) - N1, 795, 000 - N1, 915, 000 per annum
  5. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) - N1, 915, 000 - N2, 035, 000 per annum
  6. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) - N2, 035, 000 - N2, 155, 000 per annum
  7. Commissioner of Police (CP) - N2, 155, 000 - N2, 275, 000 per annum
  8. Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) - N2, 275, 000 - N2, 495, 000 per annum
  9. Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) - N2, 495, 000 - N2, 715, 000 per annum
  10. Inspector-General of Police (IGP) - N2, 715, 000 - N3, 035, 000 per annum

Allowances

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

  1. Housing Allowance: 20% of basic salary
  2. Transport Allowance: 10% of basic salary
  3. Uniform Allowance: 5% of basic salary
  4. Danger Allowance: 10% of basic salary
  5. Duty Tour Allowance: 10% of basic salary
  6. Other Allowances: 5% of basic salary

Benefits

Police officers are also entitled to various benefits, including:

  1. Free medical care for themselves and their families
  2. Free housing for officers below the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police
  3. Free transportation for officers below the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police
  4. Annual leave with full pay
  5. Pension benefits after 35 years of service
  6. Gratuity after 35 years of service

It's worth noting that the new salary structure is subject to review and may be adjusted from time to time. Additionally, the allowances and benefits listed above may vary depending on the individual officer's circumstances and the specific terms of their employment.