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Retired police officers in Nigeria have continued their protest at the National Assembly, specifically accusing the Senate, led by Godswill Akpabio, of deliberately delaying the passage of a bill that would exempt them from the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS).

In a circulating video, several retired officers were seen climbing the fence of the National Assembly complex, while others stood outside chanting, “We no dey go o, we no dey go.”

Their spokesperson later explained that they are members of the Retired Police Officers Forum and that they have been attempting to gain access to the building but were blocked by security officials at the gate. He noted that some members managed to enter the premises and were waiting inside for the others to join them. According to him, they insist on going in to meet the Senate President, whom they believe is the one holding back the passage of their bill.

The National Coordinator of the Retired Police Officers Forum, CSP Raphael Irowainu (Rtd), also alleged that top-ranking police officers—from AIG to IGP—have been secretly removed from the CPS without legal approval, while lower-ranking personnel remain trapped in the scheme. This, he said, has created deep resentment and demoralization within the force.

The core demand of the protesting retirees is to be removed from the Contributory Pension Scheme and moved to the old Defined Benefit Scheme—similar to what is enjoyed by the military and intelligence services—which they believe provides a more secure and adequate pension after retirement.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEcqEJ9RdpM?si=kgTZ9Dlk4ztNMZer

Summary:

Retired police officers in Nigeria stormed the National Assembly, accusing the Senate led by Godswill Akpabio of delaying a bill that would remove them from the Contributory Pension Scheme. Some officers climbed the Assembly fence while others chanted outside, insisting on meeting the Senate President. Their leaders allege that senior officers have been secretly removed from the scheme, leaving lower-ranking personnel behind and causing widespread resentment. The retirees are demanding a switch to the old Defined Benefit Scheme, which they believe provides fairer and more secure pension benefits.

Drama Everywhere

It's one issue to the other

After 20:20:20 I stopped any sympathy on the NPF.

The funny part is na policeman self still dey barricade them

What's the delay in removing them from pension fraud scheme anyways, it's so sad.

Honestly these policemen are beginning to make me detest them even further. Do you know that if Nigerians gather to protest for the welfare of policemen, these same policemen will deploy and attack the protesters?

I can never understand how the brain of some of these policemen works. Just the other day we saw a retiree admit that while still active in service they were busy escorting politicians to banks to hide stolen wealth and has only come to his senses now that he's retired.

Una no invest una egunje well, abi?

Police is der friend
Protesters don worry does blocking you at the gate will still join you in protesting in few yrs from mow

They withdrew police from them yesterday, today they are shouting they are in danger

Una never seen anything. Sebi Una sabi shoot tear-gas on peaceful protesters

Those moo moo police officers that forgot that they will retire someday,will beat them up and teargas to 🌶️ their eyes

Anyways these retired were once like the active moo moo police now. Let them enjoy the Roja they extorted while they were still in service

It's a shame, must they struggle to get their entitlements

Na wa o...

They protesting the removal of Police yet dem never even pay the ones wey don serve.... ?

Wharris hapuning - in Odumeje's prophetic voice....

He who kill by the sword shall die by the sword… na Christian bible talk am..

Few years from now those barricading you will join you to reap what you sow

Dem don settle una, make una march go IG office

They should be arrested by New police recruit

Glimpsetv:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEcqEJ9RdpM?si=kgTZ9Dlk4ztNMZer

Nigeria has caught up with them. I hope they weren't teargased

Merely looking at the number of NairaLanders and others viewing and commenting on this thread, clearly shows that NPF has lost the people's sympathy and empathy.

It'll take another century to rebuild lost trust and character

Some of them follow rig election, they shouldn't expect much from the govt.

RealLordZeus:
The funny part is na policeman self still dey barricade them

the guy go still collect e own shege

You lots give them maximum security at the expense of the common man yet them still no rate una at all

What a shame

Pay them thier dues. Nothing more!

nairalee:
Honestly these policemen are beginning to make me detest them even further. Do you know that if Nigerians gather to protest for the welfare of policemen, these same policemen will deploy and attack the protesters?

I can never understand how the brain of some of these policemen works. Just the other day we saw a retiree admit that while still active in service they were busy escorting politicians to banks to hide stolen wealth and has only come to his senses now that he's retired.

If they refuse to obey order, they will be tried and executed!

Pay the police more, look after them better.

RealLordZeus:
The funny part is na policeman self still dey barricade them

lol 😆 and does one we do the same after retirement 😄 the cycle continues 😄.

Princedapace:
If they refuse to obey order, they will be tried and executed!

is not still the same police man who will tried them and execute them! So they are still zombie.

In a country like Nigeria where the majority own land, the government's barebone purpose and national obligation is the provision of security, not jobs. The primary tool for this, at the governments disposal, are the military, police, immigration, including border guards and the secret services.
So, pay these people well, including pensions, and exempt them from certain obligations etc.