The protesters are demanding the immediate removal of retired police personnel from the Contributory Pension Scheme amid continuing concerns about pension payments and welfare.
By Wapcodehub9ja LIVE News Desk
Retired police officers, accompanied by their wives and children, have staged a protest march to the National Assembly in Abuja, demanding their immediate exit from Nigeria’s Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). Video footage received by Wapcodehub9ja LIVE News shows the protest, bringing renewed attention to the pension dispute involving former police personnel and their families.
The protesters’ demand centres on the pension arrangement under which retired officers receive their retirement benefits. They want the authorities to remove police retirees from the scheme and establish an alternative pension structure that they believe would better address their welfare after years of service.
The participation of wives and children highlights the impact the pension dispute has on retirees’ households. The demonstrators are seeking action from the relevant authorities, with the National Assembly among the institutions facing renewed calls to address the issue.
The protest comes amid a continuing campaign by retired police officers for changes to their pension arrangements. In previous demonstrations, retirees called for the passage and implementation of measures to remove the Nigeria Police Force from the Contributory Pension Scheme and establish a dedicated pension structure.
On October 12, Channels Television reported that retired police officers had given the Federal Government, the National Pension Commission and the Inspector-General of Police until October 15, 2026, to address demands relating to gratuity payments and pension enhancement. The report said the association had warned of a planned mass protest in Abuja on November 2 if its demands were not met.
The latest demonstration reinforces the urgency of the retirees’ demands for a clear response from the relevant authorities. The specific details of the current march, including the full number of participants and any official response from the National Assembly or the Federal Government, have not been independently established in this report. Wapcodehub9ja LIVE News will update this story if further verified information becomes available.
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