The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), says it has concluded the review of the remuneration for all categories of political and public office holders and forwarded it to the President for his consideration.

Chairman of the Commission Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu disclosed this while receiving a delegation from the Council of Retired Permanent Secretaries on a courtesy visit to the Commission’s Headquarters in Abuja.

While assuring them of the Commission”s commitment to ensuring that requests for the review of remuneration of political and public office holders receive fair consideration, he assured them that substantial parts of the issues canvassed by the retired Permanent Secretaries were fully captured.

The delegation was led by the National Vice Chairman of the Council, Elder Akin Arikawe, who was accompanied by the Council members including Mallam Sabiu Zakari, Jeff Nwosu, and Silas Ayuba.

Shehu described the retired Permanent Secretaries as one of the pillars upon which Nigeria’s public service has been built and commended their immense contributions to policy formulation and national development over the years.

He noted that their experience and institutional memory remain invaluable to the government, saying, “Nothing can replace the experience of an experienced public servant. You are still relevant in shaping policy and advising the government on intricate national issues.”

He assured the delegation of the Commission’s support. “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 assured them.

Earlier, speaking on behalf of the Council, Elder Akin Arikawe, said the visit was aimed at strengthening collaboration with the Commission and appreciating its commitment to addressing issues affecting retired Permanent Secretaries.

He explained that the Council, guided by its motto, “Continuous Improvement,” was established to harness the wealth of experience of retired Permanent Secretaries in supporting government through policy advice, institutional memory and constructive engagement on national issues. He stressed that the Council remained committed to contributing meaningfully to reforms that would strengthen governance and public administration in Nigeria.

Also speaking, Hon. Ismail Mohammed Agaka and Hon. Rakiya Tanko Ayuba Haruna, Federal Commissioners representing Kwara and Kebbi States respectively, paid glowing tributes to members of the Council, describing them as distinguished administrators whose wealth of experience was instrumental in shaping Nigeria’s economic and governance policies. They noted that the nation would continue to benefit from their institutional knowledge and urged the Council to sustain its engagement in mentoring younger public servants and supporting ongoing reforms.

In his remarks, Dr. U.K. Umar, Director of the Allocation Department and the Overseeing Director of the Fiscal Efficiency Department, informed the delegation that the Commission had commenced work on the issues raised by the Council.

He disclosed that consultations were ongoing to review the existing legal framework and address the Council’s requests in line with the Commission’s recommendations and extant laws.