Retired police officers in Nigeria have renewed their calls for better pension benefits, urging the Federal Government to act swiftly on the lingering ₦758 billion pension liabilities currently awaiting approval by the National Assembly.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the National Association of Retired Police Officers of Nigeria (NARPON) appealed to authorities to urgently address the concerns of police retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) to forestall a potential protest by active-duty officers.
Signed by NARPON’s National President, Comrade Paul Ochonu, the statement outlined the growing economic hardship faced by retired officers and called for dialogue, calm, and policy-based solutions to the crisis.
The group acknowledged the recent upward review of pensions for CPS retirees approved by the National Pension Commission (PenCom) on June 18, 2025, describing it as a welcome development that reflects the system’s ability to respond to economic challenges.
However, NARPON emphasized that the release and approval of the ₦758 billion in outstanding pension liabilities would have a far-reaching impact on improving the welfare of both current and retired police personnel.
The association also urged the Federal Government to raise its contribution to the Retirement Savings Accounts (RSAs) from 10% to 20%, in accordance with Section 4 of the Pension Reform Act of 2014.
In addition, NARPON called for dedicated budgetary allocations for police pensions, citing the high-risk nature of police work and the need to ensure fair and adequate post-service support for officers.
