The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved several critical policy decisions aimed at strengthening the welfare of public servants, diversifying the economy, and addressing unemployment.
Chief among these was the renewal of the Group Life Assurance Scheme for federal government employees, a move described as a testament to the Tinubu administration’s commitment to public service welfare.
Announcing the decision while briefing journalists at the State House, Abuja, after the FEC meeting presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, said the scheme, which covers the 2025/2026 policy year, is designed to provide financial succour to the families of deceased federal public servants, including top-ranking government officials.
“The Federal Government has taken out a life policy on each public servant. In the unfortunate event of death, the next of kin will receive benefits to cushion the loss.
“This underscores the importance that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration places on the welfare of federal workers,” Walson-Jack said.
According to her, the coverage extends not only to civil servants but also includes the President, Vice President, Ministers, Permanent Secretaries and personnel in Treasury-funded ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs).
The policy also applies to key paramilitary and uniformed agencies such as the Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Nigeria Correctional Service, the Federal Fire Service, the Federal Road Safety Corps, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), and the Office of the National Security Adviser.
Walson-Jack also said 17 insurance underwriters have been appointed to manage the policy, which is renewable annually.
The policy, according to her, will become active upon the payment of premiums, in line with the federal government’s “no premium, no cover” directive.
“This policy has been in existence for several years but many public servants remain unaware of its provisions,” Walson-Jack said, adding that her office is set to embark on a nationwide sensitisation campaign.