Retired Officers Urge Tinubu to Sign Police Exit Bill

On Tuesday, 30,000 retired police officers across Nigeria appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the urgent assent of the Police Exit Bill during a press conference in Akure, Ondo State. The officers, represented by Prof. CSP Raphael Irowainu (Rtd), argued that the bill is essential for improving the welfare of retired personnel and strengthening the nation's internal security architecture.

The bill, which seeks to exempt the Nigeria Police Force from contributing to the pension scheme, was passed by the National Assembly in December 2025 and transmitted to the President in March 2026 for assent. The forum demanded immediate presidential assent and threatened to resume nationwide peaceful protests if the bill is not signed into law by June 22, 2026.

They expressed dissatisfaction with the current pension benefits and emphasized that the welfare of police personnel directly affects operational effectiveness and morale. The forum believes that granting the police exemption from the pension scheme would restore parity with other security agencies and enhance public confidence in law enforcement.