The Union of Retired Police Officers under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) has announced plans to stage a peaceful protest at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday next week if the bill to exit the Nigeria Police from the CPS remains unsigned by the deadline.
The Chairman of Kaduna State Chapter, retired Chief Superintendent of Police Mannir M. Lawal (Zaria), and the retired Assistant Superintendent of Police Danlami Maigamo, stated this in a press release jointly signed and distributed to journalists in Kaduna.
According to the release, this follows the outcome of the union’s monthly meeting held on March 18, 2026, at the Police Officers’ Mess in Kaduna.
“During the meeting, members lamented that many retirees are currently living in abject poverty, struggling to feed themselves and their families”.
According to retired Chief Superintendent of Police Mannir M. Lawal (Zaria), a press release by the Clerk of the National Assembly dated March 16, 2026, indicated that under Section 58(4) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), the President has 30 days to either assent to or decline the bill.
The retirees stated that the bill was transmitted to the Presidency on February 23, 2026, and is expected to reach the 30-day constitutional deadline on March 23, 2026.
The Kaduna State Chapter also called on its National Coordinator, retired Superintendent of Police Chris Effiong, to mobilise members across the remaining 35 state chapters and the Federal Capital Territory to participate in the planned demonstration.
The union emphasised its determination to ensure that the bill is signed into law, noting that it seeks to avoid a repeat of setbacks experienced during the 9th National Assembly.
The retirees further noted that their inability to meet basic financial obligations has forced many to withdraw their children from schools, ranging from nursery to tertiary institutions, while access to medical care has become increasingly difficult.
The union expressed concern over the uncertainty surrounding the proposed bill seeking to exit the Nigeria Police Force from the Contributory Pension Scheme and establish a dedicated Nigeria Police Pension Board.
It has raised serious concerns over worsening living conditions among its members, citing severe economic hardship and inadequate welfare support.
