The retirees demand improved pension benefits and the implementation of agreed welfare measures, threatening another mass protest in Abuja if the Federal Government fails to act.
Retired Nigerian police officers under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) have issued a fresh ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding urgent action on their pension benefits and the implementation of agreements reached with relevant authorities.
The retirees have given the Federal Government, the National Pension Commission (PENCOM) and the Inspector-General of Police until October 15, 2026, to fulfil reported commitments on gratuity payments and increases in monthly pensions.
They warned that failure to meet the deadline would compel them to stage another peaceful mass protest in Abuja on November 2, 2026, as part of their ongoing campaign to withdraw the Nigeria Police Force from the Contributory Pension Scheme.
The demands were contained in a statement signed by the association’s National Coordinator and Chairman of its Kaduna State chapter, retired Captain Mannir M. Lawal, and distributed to journalists.
According to the association, the latest ultimatum follows the failure of the relevant authorities to implement measures reportedly agreed upon during previous negotiations with representatives of the retired officers.
The retirees expressed disappointment that the commitments, which they said were expected to be implemented by the end of September, had yet to translate into tangible improvements in their retirement benefits.
They disclosed that the Director-General of PENCOM had reportedly assured them of gratuity payments equivalent to 300 per cent of annual emoluments and an increase in monthly pensions to 100 per cent of the applicable salary benchmark.
The officers maintained that the failure to implement these measures had weakened their confidence in the negotiation process and deepened concerns about the welfare of retired personnel and their families.
They stressed that they had dedicated their productive years to protecting lives and property, maintaining law and order, and safeguarding national security, insisting that their years of service should not end in financial hardship.
The association called on the Federal Government, PENCOM and the police leadership to take concrete steps to honour the reported agreements and provide a clear implementation plan.
The retirees described the proposed November 2 demonstration as a last resort after repeated attempts to resolve the dispute through dialogue.
They also urged retired police officers across the country to remain united and prepare to participate in the planned protest if the authorities fail to meet the October 15 deadline.
The pension dispute has remained a longstanding source of tension between retired police personnel and the government, with the retirees repeatedly demanding an end to the contributory arrangement and the establishment of a more favourable pension structure.
The latest ultimatum adds to growing pressure on the Tinubu administration to address the concerns of former police officers and ensure that their retirement benefits reflect their years of service to the country.
