The Nigerian police force is in charge of upholding the rule of law, preserving safety and property, and defending people. The police force is organized into many levels and ranks, each of which has pay and benefits depending on the position held.
The Consolidated Naval Salary Structure (CONNESS), which was implemented in 2017, serves as the foundation for the pay scale for Nigeria’s police force. There are two types in the compensation structure: non-commission officers and commission officers.
Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Ranks
There is a hierarchy of ranks in the NPF, that is very similar to that of the Nigerian Armed Forces. The ranks are listed from the highest to the lowest .
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- Inspector General of Police
- Deputy Inspector General of Police
- Assistant Inspector General of Police
- Commissioner of Police
- Deputy Commissioner of Police
- Assistant Commissioner of Police
- Chief Superintendent of Police
- Superintendent of Police
- Deputy Superintendent of Police
- Assistant Superintendent of Police
- Inspector of Police
- Sergeant Major
- Sergeant
- Corporal
- Constable
Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Salary
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- Inspector General of Police: ₦711,450 per month
- Deputy Inspector General of Police: ₦546,572.80 per month
- Assistant Inspector General of Police: ₦499,751 per month
- Commissioner of Police: ₦502,970 per month
- Deputy Commissioner of Police: ₦378,852 per month
- Assistant Commissioner of Police: ₦212,938.20 per month
- Chief Superintendent of Police: ₦199,723.96 per month
- Superintendent of Police: ₦172,089.06 per month
- Deputy Superintendent of Police: ₦170,399.70 per month
- Assistant Superintendent of Police: ₦156,318.39 per month
- Inspector of Police: ₦87,135.10 per month
- Sergeant Major: ₦62,204.88 per month
- Sergeant: ₦55,973.90 per month
- Corporal: ₦51,113.60 per month
- Constable: ₦51,113.60 per month
Other Benefits and Welfare
Packages for NPF Officers
The officers of the Nigeria Police force are not only remunerated on a salary structure. They are also compensated with other benefits and welfare packages. Below are some of the benefits that accompany the service:
1. Health Insurance
The officers of NPF are enrolled in the National Health Insurance Scheme, which covers both them and their families.
2. Traveling Allowance
This benefit is mostly for the senior officers of the agency. They are entitled to a traveling allowance whenever they are on official duty outside their state of assignment.
3. Housing Allowance
Officers in the NPF are entitled to accommodations at their assigned location. They receive a housing stipend that pays for their housing when there isn’t any available.
In addition, the NPF boasts a cooperative society that assists members in obtaining savings accounts, loans, and discounted merchandise from reliable vendors.
In addition to being shielded by an Act immunity clause, special marshals are also insured against death in the event of a traffic accident.
How much is Nigeria Police Training Allowance?
The Nigeria Police training allowance for those who joined the police using SSCE certificate is between N10,000 and N13,000 while the training allowance for graduates is between N18,000 and N25,000.
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