In a determined move towards enhancing the welfare of police officers, both serving and retired, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun Ph.D., NPM, has taken steps towards reviewing and essentially improving the pension regime for retired police personnel.
This assurance was conveyed through a press release from the office of the Force PRO, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, made available to dejoymedia.online in Abuja, yesterday, in which Adejobi stated that the IGP, since his assumption office, has demonstrated an unflinching determination to addressing the welfare concerns of Police Officers, citing his invitation last year, of both retired and serving Police Officers as well as pension experts to a meeting at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, where pending issues pertaining to Police Pensions were addressed with a view to exploring all available means of improving Police pensions, as a clear demonstration of the IGP’s commitment to the force welfare
Adding that “upon careful scrutiny of the pending bill alongside legal and pension experts, the IGP advised a cautious approach, identifying potential challenges in the proposed pension scheme”.
He continued, “in pursuance of these lingering concerns, the IGP remains steadfast in tirelessly advocating for the best interests of the Force.
The newly formed team has therefore been entrusted with formulating a pension system that ensures every retiring police officer receives the very best for a robust post-service life.
This strategic move aims to alleviate the hardships often faced by officers, post-retirement”.
“The Inspector-General of Police reassured all officers, both serving and retired, that the current administration prioritizes the enhancement of police officers’ welfare, particularly concerning retirement benefits.
The IGP remains resolute in ensuring a pension scheme that secures the financial well-being of officers, reinforcing the core values of commitment and service to the nation
“The IGP pleaded for calm among serving officers and retirees, urging them to align with the current leadership of the Force, as efforts are underway to craft a pension regime that better serves the interests of police retirees.
” Solidarity and cooperation with the Force’s leadership during this period will ensure the development of a workable Police Pension Scheme that comprehensively addresses the needs of our esteemed retired Police Officers, and the betterment of the entire Police family in Nigeria”, he assured.
4th January, 2024
