Retired Policemen Urge Tinubu to Sign Police Exit Bill

On Tuesday, retired policemen in Nigeria, represented by CSP Raphael Irowainu of the Police Retired Officers Forum, urged President Bola Tinubu to sign the Police Exit Bill into law. They lamented their poor welfare and meager pensions, highlighting that the current contributory pension scheme is inadequate for their 30,000 members.

The forum is advocating for an exemption from this scheme to ensure better financial security for retired officers. Irowainu emphasized that the bill, which was passed by the National Assembly in December 2025, is crucial for the welfare of retired police officers and the overall security of the nation.

He stated that the bill is not merely a welfare reform but a strategic investment in national security that would benefit communities across Nigeria. The group threatened to embark on nationwide peaceful protests if the bill is not signed into law by June 22, 2026, underscoring the urgency of their appeal.