Segun Atanda/
In a decisive move aimed at addressing long-standing welfare concerns within the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has pledged direct intervention to resolve pension and gratuity challenges affecting retired officers.
At a high-level meeting with a delegation of police retirees on Tuesday, the IGP acknowledged the persistent hardship faced by former personnel, describing pension and salary issues as urgent matters demanding immediate and sustained attention.
Disu assured the retirees that his administration is committed to pursuing structural reforms that would guarantee financial security for officers after service.
While urging patience as bureaucratic processes unfold, he stressed that the Force leadership is actively engaging relevant authorities to secure lasting solutions.
In what observers describe as a landmark welfare initiative, the police chief unveiled a two-pronged strategy to escalate retirees’ concerns to the highest levels of government.
First, he introduced an executive liaison channel through which retired officers can submit formal petitions directly to his office. Disu pledged to personally present these submissions to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, advocating for the prompt signing of the long-awaited police pension reform bill.
Second, the IGP gave assurances that retirees would enjoy full constitutional protection should they opt for peaceful demonstrations to press their demands, emphasizing the Force’s commitment to safeguarding civic rights.
Beyond pensions, Disu also announced plans to collaborate with relevant authorities to create employment opportunities for the children of retired officers, particularly in future police recruitment exercises, a move seen as a morale-boosting gesture for families of ex-servicemen.
Reaffirming his administration’s human-centred approach, the IGP declared that the dignity and welfare of retired officers remain “non-negotiable,” adding that the Nigeria Police Force will continue to stand by its personnel even after retirement.
The meeting signals a renewed push by the current police leadership to rebuild trust with its veteran community, many of whom have long decried delayed benefits and inadequate post-service support.
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