The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has given the green light for the renewal of the Group Life Insurance Scheme for the 2025/2026 policy year, underscoring the Tinubu Administration’s steadfast commitment to the welfare of public servants in Nigeria.
Speaking to journalists in Abuja, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, described the scheme as a vital social safety net designed to provide financial security to the families of federal employees in the event of death in active service.
“The Group Life Insurance Scheme is a clear demonstration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s dedication to the well-being of federal workers,” Walson-Jack stated. “This policy ensures that if a public servant dies while in service, their next of kin will receive financial support to ease the burden of their loss.”
The renewed policy will cover a broad spectrum of government personnel, including the President, Vice President, Ministers, Permanent Secretaries, staff of federal ministries, extra-ministerial departments, Treasury-funded agencies, as well as military and paramilitary officers.
Mrs. Walson-Jack further revealed that 17 insurance underwriters have been appointed to manage the Group Life cover for a 12-month period, effective from the date of premium payment, in line with the ‘no premium, no cover’ policy directive.
The Head of Service also highlighted the need for increased awareness about the insurance scheme, noting that a significant number of public servants remain uninformed about its existence and benefits.
“Despite being in operation for several years, the scheme is not widely known. Our office is set to launch a nationwide sensitisation campaign to ensure all public servants are aware of their entitlements under this policy,” she said.
Reiterating the government’s commitment to employee welfare, Walson-Jack assured that no family of a deceased federal employee would be abandoned.
