NAF Approves One Year Salary Continuation for Families of Deceased Personnel

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has formally endorsed a policy that extends salary payments for as long as 12 months to the families of its personnel who pass away while serving.

This welfare initiative, approved by the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, aims to enhance support for the families of service members who have sacrificed their lives.

In a statement made on Sunday in Abuja, a senior NAF official, who chose to remain anonymous, revealed details about the new policy. It allows the spouses or next of kin of personnel killed in action to continue receiving their salaries following their death.

Typically, under current public service regulations, salary payments stop immediately after a personnel member's death. However, the newly instituted policy will enable the continuation of salaries for a maximum of 12 months from the date of death or until death benefits and entitlements are fully processed and settled, whichever comes first.

The official indicated that this measure is aimed at alleviating the financial burden on grieving families during the time it takes to process administrative procedures relating to death benefits.

Moreover, the official added that the Chief of the Air Staff has sanctioned additional welfare packages for both officers and enlisted personnel within the service.

“These actions are intended to mitigate the ongoing economic challenges while reaffirming the NAF's dedication to the welfare of its members,” the official stated.

The official further elaborated that these initiatives are part of a wider welfare reform agenda, aimed at reinforcing the understanding that the care of personnel and their families is essential for combat readiness.

“Improved welfare contributes to effective military operations, ensuring that every airman is adequately equipped, trained, and motivated,” the source emphasized.

Additionally, the initiative highlights the Air Force's commitment to honor the sacrifices made by personnel who lose their lives in duty while ensuring their families receive the support they rightfully deserve.