RismadarVoice Reporters
October 25, 2026
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has proposed a 200 per cent gratuity package and improved monthly pensions for retired officers of the Nigeria Police Force as part of efforts to address longstanding concerns over retirement benefits.
The proposal is being considered within a broader Federal Government review of police pensions, welfare arrangements and outstanding retirement obligations.
According to reports, a presidential committee comprising representatives of the Federal Ministry of Finance, Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, Budget Office, National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission and National Pension Commission is examining possible reforms.
The proposed package includes gratuity payments equivalent to 200 per cent of the applicable annual emoluments and a pension arrangement linked to officers’ final salaries.
It also seeks to address outstanding pension liabilities, improve payment administration and consider enhanced benefits for eligible officers who retired under previous arrangements.
The initiative follows repeated complaints from retired police personnel over inadequate pensions, delayed payments and difficulties meeting basic living expenses.
Many retirees have also demanded the withdrawal of the Nigeria Police Force from the Contributory Pension Scheme and the establishment of a dedicated pension arrangement.
Earlier in October, retired officers issued an ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding implementation of previously discussed retirement benefits.
The retirees claimed that negotiations had included gratuity equivalent to 300 per cent of annual emoluments and monthly pensions linked to their final salaries.
They subsequently threatened to stage a peaceful protest in Abuja on November 2 if their concerns remained unresolved.
The difference between the reported 200 per cent proposal and the retirees’ demand for 300 per cent gratuity remains an important issue requiring clarification.
Meanwhile, the Federal Ministry of Police Affairs has acknowledged the concerns of retired officers and reaffirmed its commitment to reviewing pension arrangements and outstanding welfare obligations.
The ministry said any transition from the existing contributory system would require appropriate legal, financial and executive consideration.
Disu has also held consultations with representatives of retired officers, assuring them that their welfare remains a priority for the police leadership.
The ongoing review is expected to examine funding arrangements, eligibility requirements and measures to ensure sustainable pension payments.
However, the proposed gratuity and pension increases have not been established as new entitlements.
Their implementation will depend on the outcome of government deliberations, necessary approvals and the publication of applicable guidelines.
For retired police officers, the central concern remains whether the review will produce timely and measurable improvements in their retirement benefits.
