Human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has expressed dissatisfaction with the meagre N2 million in gratuity paid to retired men of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) after dedicating 35 years of service to the country.

According to Adeyanju, who spoke yesterday in Abuja, the practice is regrettably in contrast to senior officers, who, he alleges, benefit from a separate, well-funded pension scheme that affords them hundreds of millions of naira upon retirement.

The disparity, he said, was even worse when compared with the lavish entitlements of politicians, who receive billions in salaries, allowances, and severance benefits each year, describing the inequality as unfair and unsustainable.

He said: “After dedicating 35 years of service to the Nigeria Police Force, enduring long hours, inadequate resources, and significant personal sacrifice, many officers retire with as little as ₦N2 million in gratuity.”

This meagre sum is hardly reflective of a lifetime of service to the nation.

“This glaring inequality is not just unfair, it is unsustainable. A nation that treats its frontline defenders like this is headed for crisis.

“Such a system leads to inequality, undermines morale, and erodes public trust. Meaningful reform is not just necessary, it is urgent.”