Police to get pay increase

Police personnel in the country will be seeing a 3 per cent increase in their annual Salary once the agreement between RPNGC, the police union and the government in implemented.

This increase will see the lowest ranked officers in the police hierarchy benefit tremendously.

This was revealed during a signing ceremony today between the police union and the RPNGC on the said agreement.

The increase in salary also comes under the government’s approach to increase salary for public servants.

Although a much compatible percentage was requested by the union who took into account the efforts of service provided by the police, General Secretary of the Police Union, Clemence Kanau said the 3 per cent increase is also welcome news.

The agreement will have an 18 month implementation period, this duration the secretary reiterated was to take into consideration the economic status of the country.

Meantime, the Police Union president, Nowa Tambua, said this increase will be very beneficial to the constables especially.

He reiterated that although they take into consideration the status of the economy it is also very important that the police men and women are considered and this development is appreciated.

Police Commissioner Gari Baki was very happy with the news and stated that this agreement is a follow up.

Baki adds that the increase is an important need that has been emphasised for far too long and finally is being acted upon.


Author: 
Imelda Wavik