The retired police officers ask for a few retirements on retirement n758 billion ar …

The retired police officers in Nigeria have renewed requests for greater pension benefits, urging the federal government and the national assembly to quickly act on the approval of N758 billion in pending pension passivity.

The National Association of Refuded Police Officer of Nigeria (Narpon), in a declaration signed by its national president, Paul Ochonu, Tuesday, complained of the economic difficulties faced by retirees as part of the contribution program (CPS).

The association warned that the continuous abandonment could unleash a protest among the service officers.

Narpon recognized a recent development by the National Pension Commission (Pencom), which, on June 18, 2025, approved a substantial revision upwards for pensions for CPS pensioners, defining it a step in the right direction.

However, the group stressed that the delay in approval of the N758 billion fund waiting for before the National Assembly continues to hinder the actual implementation of the benefits examined.

The association requested the Calmo dialogue but urged the commitment led by politics to face the difficult situation of retired officers.

He also recommended that the Federal Government increases its contribution to the pension savings accounts (RSA) from the current 10% to 20%, in accordance with section 4 of the Pension Reform Act 2014.

“This is a question of survival for many who have dedicated their lives to the national service,” added the declaration, appealing to the parties concerned to act quickly to prevent a looming crisis.

“This adjustment will resolve most of the concerns for the payments of low pension pensions. The pension is a function of the salary earned while it is on duty. Whether it is in accordance with the CPS or DBS, the amount of the pension can be paid to a pensioner can be directly linked to the quantum of its terminal emoluments”, reads the note.

Narpon urged the federal government to provide for special budget provisions for police pensions, citing the dangerous nature of the police work and the need for fair treatment.

“It is right that the same consideration is granted to the police,” added the declaration.

While noting that Pencom recommended the payment of the hand to 100% to pensioners in the public sector, Narpon recommended a 300% hand payment as in the case of retirees Defined benefit scheme (DBS).

The Association also praised the efforts of the general police inspector (IGP) to commit itself to the federal government in ensuring that no police pensioner of the degree of police or lower commissioner received a monthly pension of less than 80% or 60% of their total emoluments at the disengagement point, depending on their degree.

Narpon also claimed to exploit the Nigeria Police Act 2020 to establish an additional program of pension benefits, similar to those already implemented by agencies such as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NICCA) and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC).

“This will improve the pensioners of the police personnel as a funds generated internally,” observed the declaration.

While recognizing the frustration and disillusionment between pensioners, Narpon appealed to calm and urged all parties interested in pursuing the constructive commitment and reforms.

“The real solution to the pension concerns of the police officers may not necessarily be present in the exit from the contribution pension regime, but in the improvement of its implementation,” added the declaration. [The Nation]

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