Nigerian Police Orders Pre-2004 Officers To Submit Pension Details

• Nigerian Police Orders Pre-2004 Officers To Submit Pension Details.
• Tinubu acknowledged police salaries are inadequate and promised pension reforms.
• A fresh proposal seeks improved compensation and an annual intervention fund.

The Nigerian Police authorities have directed all officers recruited before the establishment of the Pension Fund Administrators (PFA) on June 30, 2004, to submit their details for pension documentation.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the directive applies to inspectors and rank-and-file officers who enlisted before the PFA system was implemented.

According to a police wireless communication exclusively obtained by SaharaReporters, affected officers must submit their details to the administrative office of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command Headquarters in Abuja by Monday, February 24, 2025.

The required details include:

• Serial number
• Name
• Gender
• Date of retirement
• Pension pin
• PFA name
• Salary structure as of June 30, 2004
• Grade level and step as of 2004

The memo emphasized the urgency of the submission, warning officers to ensure all information provided is accurate.

This directive comes amid growing concerns over the welfare of Nigerian police officers, particularly regarding salaries and pension benefits. In early February, President Bola Tinubu acknowledged that the current salaries of police officers are inadequate given the country’s economic situation. He assured that reforms would be made to improve their pension system.

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun confirmed at a recent interactive session in Abuja that a fresh proposal has been submitted to the president to enhance the police pension scheme. Tinubu reportedly agreed that retired officers deserve improved compensation.

To further address officers’ welfare, the Nigeria Police Force has requested an annual intervention fund from the government.

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