The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has concluded the review of the remuneration package for political and public office holders and forwarded its recommendations to President Bola Tinubu for consideration.
The commission disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday by its Head of Information and Public Relations Unit, Maryam Yusuf, following a courtesy visit by members of the Council of Retired Permanent Secretaries to the commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
Speaking during the visit, the Chairman of the RMAFC, Dr. Mohammed Shehu, said the commission remained committed to ensuring that requests for the review of the remuneration of political and public office holders were given fair and objective consideration.
Shehu, who received the delegation led by the National Vice Chairman of the Council of Retired Permanent Secretaries, Elder Akin Arikawe, described retired permanent secretaries as invaluable assets to Nigeria’s public service, citing their wealth of experience in policy formulation and national development.
“Nothing can replace the experience of an experienced public servant. You are still relevant in shaping policy and advising government on intricate national issues,” he said.
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The RMAFC chairman disclosed that the commission had completed the review process and transmitted its recommendations to President Tinubu.
“The Commission had already concluded its review, of which substantial parts of the issues canvassed by the retired Permanent Secretaries have been captured and forwarded to President Bola Tinubu for consideration,” he stated.
He assured the delegation that the commission had carefully considered their requests within its constitutional mandate.
“We have carefully considered your case within our constitutional mandate and submitted our recommendations. We remain fully supportive of initiatives that will ensure retired Permanent Secretaries live dignified lives after years of meritorious service,” Shehu added.
Earlier, Arikawe said the visit was aimed at strengthening collaboration with the commission while appreciating its efforts to address issues affecting retired permanent secretaries.
He explained that the council, guided by its motto, “Continuous Improvement,” was established to leverage the experience of retired permanent secretaries in supporting government through policy advice, institutional memory and constructive engagement on national issues.
According to him, the council remains committed to promoting reforms that would strengthen governance and improve public administration in the country.
Also speaking, the Federal Commissioners representing Kwara and Kebbi states, Ismail Agaka and Rakiya Haruna, commended members of the council for their contributions to Nigeria’s governance and economic development.
They urged the retired permanent secretaries to continue mentoring younger public servants and supporting ongoing reforms.
The statement also quoted the Director of the Allocation Department and Overseeing Director of the Fiscal Efficiency Department, Dr. U.K. Umar, as saying that the commission had begun work on the issues raised by the council.
According to him, consultations are ongoing to review the existing legal framework and address the council’s requests in line with the commission’s recommendations and extant laws.
Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to sustaining collaboration aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s public service, preserving institutional memory and promoting good governance.
The development comes amid public debate over the proposed review of remuneration for political office holders, with some stakeholders expressing reservations about the move in light of prevailing economic challenges.
