Police Affairs Minister Gaidam Addresses Pension Reform Needs

On October 5, 2026, the Honourable Minister of Police Affairs, Sen. Dr. Ibrahim Gaidam, represented by Permanent Secretary Dr. Anuma Ogbonnaya Nlia, met with the leadership of the Police Retired Officers Forum of Nigeria (PROF) in Abuja. The meeting focused on the Forum's demand for the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to exit the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) administered by PenCom and to establish a dedicated pension arrangement for police personnel.

Dr. Nlia assured the retirees that their concerns would be addressed and that the Ministry had communicated its position to the Presidency, with plans for further reminders. He emphasized that transitioning to a Defined Benefit Scheme would require careful consideration.

The meeting also discussed the Ministerial/Stakeholders Committee's work on police personnel welfare, including salaries, allowances, and pension arrears. CSP Raphael Irowaini (Rtd), the National Coordinator of PROF, reiterated the demand for the NPF's exit from the CPS, citing inadequate pension payments and rising living costs as key issues.