The Nigerian Union of Retired Police Officers (NURPO) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to sign into law the bill that would withdraw the Nigeria Police Force from the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) and establish a dedicated Nigeria Police Pension Board.

Kaduna State Chapter Chairman of NURPO, retired SCP Mannir Lawal, speaking on behalf of all branches across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), said the appeal follows the recent transmission of the bill by the 10th National Assembly to the President for assent. The National Coordinator, retired SP Chris Effiong, also backed the appeal.

The union convened an emergency meeting on March 2, 2026, at the Police Officers’ Mess in Kaduna to deliberate on challenges facing retired officers under the CPS and to collectively call on the President to expedite the signing of the bill.

Lawal explained that the meeting reviewed the implementation of the CPS since its introduction in 2004 and its amendment in 2014. Members expressed deep concern over the severe hardships many retired officers currently face.

“Many officers who were close to retirement when the CPS was introduced had served between 18 and 24 years or more, making the transition particularly difficult,” Lawal said.

He added that retirees now struggle to meet basic needs, including paying school fees, providing adequate food, and accessing medical treatment. Many are battling serious health challenges without the financial capacity to seek care. The union also expressed concern over a rising number of deaths among retirees due to poverty and lack of welfare support.

Lawal noted additional issues with the recent ₦758 billion pension disbursement by the Federal Government. These include selective payments where some retirees were paid while others were not, disparities among officers of the same rank, and cases where junior officers allegedly received higher payments than seniors.

Other concerns highlighted included payments sent to the wrong Pension Fund Administrators, lack of transparency in the payment template, and instances where retirees submitted required documents—such as Gen. 60 forms, bank statements, and National Identification Numbers (NIN)—but still did not receive their entitlements.

The union further noted that issues related to gratuity and the 2022 pension increment were not addressed, while the ₦32,000 consequential adjustment reportedly stopped in December 2025.

“Given these concerns, we urgently appeal to the President to sign the exit bill. Doing so would restore hope and dignity to retired police officers,” Lawal emphasized.

The union expressed optimism that signing the bill would improve welfare for retired officers and motivate serving personnel to perform their duties effectively, knowing they will not be neglected after retirement.

NURPO therefore urged President Tinubu to sign the bill into law as a matter of urgency to address the ongoing challenges faced by retired police officers under the Contributory Pension Scheme.