By Clement Abayomi
Retired police officers have asked the Federal Government (FG) to intervene in their pension crisis by signing a new bill into law.
The officers, under the Union of Retired Police Officers, announced on 18 March, 2026, that they will protest at the Presidential Villa next 24 March if their request is not met.
The union’s Kaduna State chapter leaders, retired Chief Superintendent Mannir Lawal and retired Assistant Superintendent Danlami Maigamo, issued this call in a joint statement.
They explained that the retired officers are seeking government intervention because many of them are living in extreme poverty and can no longer afford basic needs.
The retirees want the President to sign a bill that removes the Nigeria Police Force from the current Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS).
This bill aims to create a dedicated Nigeria Police Pension Board to better manage their welfare.
According to Lawal, the bill was sent to the Presidency on 23 February, 2026. The law gives the President 30 days to sign it, which makes the deadline 23 March, 2026.
The union expressed concerns that without this government intervention, the suffering of retired officers will continue.
They reported that many members have been forced to take their children out of school because they lack money.
Others are unable to pay for hospital bills due to the high cost of living.
To ensure their voices are heard, the Kaduna chapter has asked their National Coordinator, retired Superintendent Chris Effiong, to organise members from all states and Abuja.
The officers stated that they are determined to get the government’s support against poor living conditions.
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