RMAFC SUBMITS Political, Public Officers Pay Review Recommendations To President Tinubu
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), has submitted its recommendations for the review of the remuneration of political and public office holders to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for consideration.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday July 2, 2026 by the commission’s Head of Information and Public Relations Unit, Maryam Yusuf, following a courtesy visit by members of the Council of Retired Permanent Secretaries to the the commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
According to the statement, the Chairman of the commission, Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu said the review exercise had been concluded and that many of the issues raised by members of the Council of Retired Permanent Secretaries has already been reflected in the recommendations forwarded to the president.
He made the remarks while receiving the delegation of the Council led by its National Vice Chairman, Elder Akin Arikawe.
“We have carefully considered your case within our constitutional mandate and submitted our recommendations. We remain fully supportive of initiatives that will ensure retired retired permanent secretaries live dignified lives after years of meritorious service,” he said.
The RMAFC Chairman acknowledged the contributions of the retired permanent secretaries to policy formulation and national development, describing them as one of the pillars of Nigeria’s public service.
“Nothing can replace the experience of an experienced public servant. You are still relevant in shaping policy and advising government on intricate national issues,” the chairman said.
Earlier, the leader of the delegation, Elder Akin Arikawe, said the visit was intended to strengthen the relationship between the Council of Retired Permanent Secretaries and the commission, as well as to appreciate RMAFC’s efforts in addressing issues affecting former top civil servants.
He explained that the Council was created to draw on the vast experience of retired permanent secretaries by providing policy advice, preserving institutional memory, and supporting the government through constructive engagement on national issues.
Also speaking during the occasion, Federal Commissioners representing Kwara and Kebbi States, Ismail Mohammed Agaka and Rakiya Tanko Ayuba Haruna, respectively, described members of the Council as distinguished administrators whose experience had helped shape Nigeria’s economic and governance policies.
They urged the retired permanent secretaries to continue mentoring younger public servants and supporting ongoing reforms.
The statement issued by the information and public relations unit of the commission further quoted the Director of Allocation Department and the 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.
He said the consultations were ongoing to review the existing legal framework and address the Council’s requests in line with the commission’s recommendations and applicable laws.
