President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the implementation of a new Exit Benefit Scheme for retiring Federal Civil Servants, granting gratuity equal to 100% of their total annual emolument.
The scheme, which takes effect from January 1, 2026, applies to officers who have served at least 10 years in the Federal Civil Service. It is designed to enhance post-retirement welfare and provide a stronger financial cushion for civil servants after decades of service.
Under the new arrangement, eligible retirees will receive a full year’s salary as part of their exit package, significantly improving on previous benefit structures. Officials said the policy reflects the government’s commitment to recognizing the contributions of civil servants and ensuring financial security upon retirement.
The announcement has been welcomed widely across the Federal Civil Service, with many retirees and families expressing excitement over the improved gratuity terms.
“This is a landmark move for the welfare of Federal Civil Servants,” said an official from the Ministry of Finance. “It demonstrates the government’s dedication to valuing long-serving officers who have contributed to national development.”
The scheme also underscores ongoing efforts to modernize and standardize benefits across the public service, ensuring that retirement packages are fair, transparent, and consistent with service duration and rank.
Eligible officers retiring in 2026 and beyond, including those like my mother scheduled to retire in February 2027, stand to benefit fully from this enhanced gratuity
