Nigerian Senate Moves to Exclude Police Retirees from Pension Scheme
The Nigerian Senate, led by Senator Godswill Akpabio, is set to exempt police retirees from the Contributory Pension Scheme, aligning with the House of Representatives' bill. This decision comes after protests by retired police officers at the National Assembly.
Akpabio emphasized the need to alleviate undue hardship on police personnel who risk their lives for national security. The Senate is expected to finalize the process next week, with President Bola Tinubu's approval anticipated.
Retired officers expressed gratitude for the progress towards resolving pension issues.
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