By Nkechi Eze
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has pledged direct advocacy for retired police officers, assuring that their longstanding concerns over pensions, gratuities, and welfare will be escalated to the highest levels of government for urgent attention.
Disu made the commitment during a meeting with a delegation of retired police officers held to address mounting concerns over pension administration and post-service welfare support within the Nigeria Police Force.
In an official statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, the IGP acknowledged the persistent challenges surrounding pensions and salaries, describing them as critical issues that require sustained engagement and immediate policy attention.
He assured the retirees that his administration was determined to pursue lasting solutions to the problems affecting retired personnel, while urging them to remain patient and maintain confidence in ongoing administrative processes aimed at reforms.
According to the statement, the IGP introduced what he described as a structured advocacy framework designed to ensure that retirees’ grievances are directly channelled to relevant authorities. Under the arrangement, retirees are encouraged to submit formal petitions directly to the Inspector-General of Police, who pledged to personally present such concerns to the President in support of efforts to advance pension-related reforms and the consideration of relevant legislative measures.
Disu also assured the retired officers that their rights to peaceful expression will be protected, adding that adequate security would be provided should they choose to embark on lawful demonstrations to press their demands.
In addition to pension advocacy, the police chief announced plans to collaborate with relevant departments to improve employment opportunities for children of retired officers during future recruitment exercises, describing it as part of broader efforts to strengthen family welfare support within the Force community.
He further emphasized that the dignity and financial security of retired police officers remain non-negotiable, reaffirming that the Force continues to value and care for its personnel even after retirement.
The meeting comes amid renewed national conversations on police pension reforms and the welfare of retired security personnel across the country.
