Repatriation of Corpse of Officer or Authorised Spouse

At the request of the deceased's family, Government repatriates the corpse of a Nigerian officer who dies abroad while on official duty or a course of instruction, or the corpse of the wife of the officer who was duly authorised to accompany him. Government's responsibility is limited to preparation of the body by embalment; purchase of a reasonably priced coffin or casket including the prescribed inner zinc and wooden coffin; reasonable transportation of the corpse to the officer's hometown; and payment of the cost of a half-page obituary publication to the immediate family.

Reference: Public Service Rules 2015, 080501