By Miriam Humbe
In a solemn, yet vital ceremony, the Nigeria Police Force has distributed cheques for the Group Life Assurance and the IGP Family Welfare Scheme to 563 beneficiaries and next-of-kins of deceased Police Officers from the 2018/2019, 2021/2022, and 2022/2023 Insurance Policy years.
ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) at the Force Headquarters, Abuja revealed this in a statement signed on Monday.
Humsimedia gathered that this was as part of the determination of the current administration to honouring the memory and sacrifices of Nigeria’s fallen heroes who dedicated their lives to the service and protection of the nation.
The Group Life Assurance Scheme and the IGP Family Welfare Scheme are essential in offering financial assistance and welfare support to the families of the departed officers.
Today’s distribution, marking the third presentation in 2024 and the sixth under the current Police administration, saw a total of Two Billion, Five Hundred and Eighty-Eight Million, Four Hundred and Fifty-Six Thousand, Eight Hundred and Thirty-Eight Naira, Fifteen Kobo (₦2,588,456,838.15k) only disbursed to 563 families.
This brings the cumulative amount to Nine Billion, Eight Hundred and Fifty-One Million, Eight Hundred and Forty-Seven Thousand, Eight Hundred and Eighty-Nine Naira, Eighty-Eight Kobo (₦9,851,847,889.88) only, benefiting 3,077 families and next-of-kins since July 2023.
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, along with the Force Management Team presented the cheques to some of the beneficiaries.
He assured that his administration remained deeply committed to the welfare of police officers and their families, and would continue to evolve and revitalize welfare schemes to ensure adequate support for the families of fallen heroes and improve the conditions under which officers serve.
The Inspector General of Police extended his heartfelt gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his support in facilitating the timely release of the insurance claims.
He also commended the Federal Ministry of Finance and the Force Insurance Unit for their outstanding efforts in ensuring prompt settlement of claims.
