The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the renewal of the Group Life Insurance Scheme for federal civil servants and top government functionaries for the 2025/2026 policy year.
The approval was granted during the FEC meeting held at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja, presided over by President Bola Tinubu.
Addressing State House correspondents after the meeting, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Didi Walson-Jack, stated that the renewed policy would provide coverage for high-ranking government officials, including the President, Vice President, Chief of Staff, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, ministers, permanent secretaries, as well as employees of federal ministries and treasury-funded agencies.
Also included in the scheme are personnel of key paramilitary agencies such as the Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Nigeria Correctional Service, Federal Fire Service, Federal Road Safety Corps, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, and the Office of the National Security Adviser.
Dr. Walson-Jack emphasized that the scheme reflects President Tinubu’s commitment to the welfare of public servants. “In the unfortunate event of death, the scheme ensures that the next of kin of the deceased will receive financial support,” she said.
She noted that the policy operates on a “no premium, no cover” basis, meaning it only becomes active upon payment to the 17 approved insurance underwriters. Once activated, the coverage will remain valid for 12 months and is expected to expire by the end of 2026.
To address the current low level of public awareness, she announced plans to launch a sensitisation campaign aimed at educating federal employees about their entitlements under the scheme.
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