- Senior police officers resolve to exit the Contributory Pension Scheme.
- Move follows nationwide protests by retirees over poor pension benefits.
- National Assembly approval needed for Police to formally withdraw.
Senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force have resolved to withdraw from the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), declaring it unsuitable for the welfare of police personnel.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that an internal wireless message dated August 6, 2025, and issued by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Border Patrol Force, confirmed that the decision was reached during a high-level meeting at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. The meeting, which was attended by officers from the rank of Commissioner of Police and above, unanimously agreed that the Force should opt out of the CPS “as it is presently constituted.”
The resolution marks a major turning point in the long-running controversy surrounding police pensions. Senior officers have now directed that efforts be focused on the National Assembly to secure the necessary legal framework for a complete withdrawal from the scheme. Meanwhile, personnel were urged to remain patient as steps are being taken to design a better welfare package.
This move comes after months of pressure from Nigeria Police Force Pensions Limited (NPF Pensions Ltd.), which had urged officers to transfer their Retirement Savings Accounts (RSAs) to its platform. On July 2, 2025, the company’s Managing Director, Kolade Morakinyo, appealed to Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun to enforce the transfer before August 31, stressing the need for a uniform database.
The development also follows nationwide protests by retired police officers on July 21 in Abuja, Calabar, and Jalingo. The retirees, led by activist Omoyele Sowore, condemned the CPS as exploitative, lamenting that some former officers received only ₦2–₦3 million after 35 years of service, while others earned monthly stipends as low as ₦30,000.
With this latest resolution, attention now shifts to the National Assembly, where legislative amendments will be required before the Police can formally exit the scheme.
