In a decisive step toward improving the welfare of retired police officers, the Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, has joined forces with the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to address pressing pension concerns.
During a recent strategic visit to the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters in Abuja, Oloworaran and Egbetokun engaged in high-level discussions aimed at uplifting the pension structure for retired officers. The meeting underscored a shared commitment to ensuring that men and women who dedicated their lives to safeguarding the nation enjoy a dignified and financially secure retirement.
Both leaders acknowledged the unique challenges faced by retired police personnel and explored policy adjustments, funding mechanisms, and collaborative initiatives that could deliver faster, fairer, and more sustainable pension benefits.
The engagement signals a renewed era of partnership between PenCom and the Nigeria Police Force, with an emphasis on transparency, prompt payment, and long-term reforms to close existing gaps in the pension system.
Oloworaran reaffirmed PenCom’s readiness to work closely with the police leadership, while Egbetokun assured that the Force will provide all necessary support to ensure that the initiative translates into tangible improvements in the lives of retired officers.
This development has sparked optimism among police retirees, who see it as a long-overdue step toward rewarding their years of service with the dignity they deserve.
The DG acknowledged the challenges, but stressed that PenCom is working on solutions that can be achieved within the CPS framework.
Among the reforms, PenCom is proposing a Health Insurance Scheme for retirees, raising monthly pensions to 75% of a police officer’s final salary before retirement, expanding the Retirement Resettlement Fund, and overhauling the police pension structure.
On calls for the police to exit the CPS, Ms Oloworaran said such a move is unnecessary and counterproductive, emphasising that the issues can be resolved within the scheme. She urged patience and continued dialogue as PenCom and the NPF implement these reforms.
She also advocated for the Federal Government to raise its pension contribution for police officers from 10% to 20%, which would substantially boost retirement savings.
In addition, PenCom is working with the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation on a new Gratuity Scheme, scheduled to start in 2026, that will give treasuryfunded federal workers one year of total emoluments as a gratuity at retirement.
This follows an earlier highlevel meeting between Ms Oloworaran and the Head of Service, Mrs Didi Esther WalsonJack, as part of efforts to ensure federal employees have a secure financial cushion at retirement.
Responding, IGP Egbetokun praised PenCom’s efforts and reaffirmed the Police Force’s readiness to work with PenCom to resolve police pension concerns.
He acknowledged the challenges police officers have raised and expressed his commitment to engaging constructively to maintain confidence.
PenCom, on its part, pledged to keep driving reforms to ensure that police officers retire with dignity and financial security.
This renewed partnership signals a joint commitment to strengthening the CPS and improving the welfare of police personnel nationwide.
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