The Police Retired Officers Forum of Nigeria (PROF) has announced plans to begin an indefinite nationwide peaceful protest from September 29, 2026, over the continued inclusion of the Nigeria Police Force in the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS).
The retirees said the protest, tagged “No Retreat; No Surrender,” follows the failure of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to assent to the Police Exit Bill, which was transmitted to the Presidency by the National Assembly on March 16, 2026.
The bill seeks to remove the Nigeria Police Force from the CPS and establish a pension arrangement that the retirees say would be comparable to those applicable to military and other security personnel.
According to PROF, the protest was initially suspended in August after Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu reportedly assured the group that the matter would be addressed within two weeks. However, the retirees said the expected resolution and feedback have not materialised.
The group said the renewed protest will take place at several locations in Abuja, including the Police Force Headquarters, National Assembly, National Pension Commission, Ministry of Police Affairs, Federal Ministry of Justice, Federal Ministry of Finance and the Police Service Commission.
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Protest activities are also expected at selected diplomatic missions, the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport and the offices of state governors across the country.
The retirees cited financial hardship and alleged disparities in pension payments among retired personnel of different security agencies as major reasons for their demand.
PROF appealed to President Tinubu to assent to the bill, arguing that improved welfare for retired and serving police personnel would help address their concerns and strengthen the morale of officers responsible for internal security.
The group maintained that it would continue its campaign until its demand for a change in the police pension structure is addressed.
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