Retired police officers under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) have announced plans to stage a nationwide peaceful protest on July 21, 2025, calling for the removal of the Nigeria Police Force from the CPS and the establishment of a Police Pension Board.
In a press release made available to journalists in Kaduna, the protest—described as the “Mother of All Peaceful Protests”—was officially announced by Retired CSP Mannir Lawal, Chairman of the Kaduna State chapter, and Retired ASP Danlami Maigamo, the Vice Chairman.
“We have no option but to embark on another peaceful protest tagged ‘Mother of All Peaceful Protests’ on July 21, 2025,” the statement declared.
Nationwide Peaceful Demonstration to Address Pension Reform
The protest is scheduled Police Pension Crisis: Retirees Set for Nationwide Protest take place simultaneously across all states of the federation. It follows what the retirees describe as prolonged neglect by the Federal Government and the National Assembly to address their demand for the Nigeria Police to be exempted from the CPS, which they argue is unsuitable for retired law enforcement officers.
The resolution for the protest was adopted during the union’s monthly meeting at the Police Officers’ Mess in Kaduna, where unresolved issues concerning pension reforms and officer welfare were deliberated.
Previous Peaceful Protest at the National Assembly Yields No Response
The retirees referenced a previous peaceful protest held between February 24 and March 3, 2025, by chapters from Kaduna and Bauchi States. That protest took place at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja, where written petitions were submitted to:
Senate and House Committee Chairpersons
Director of the Department of State Services (DSS)
Other key offices within the Three Arms Zone
Despite these efforts, the retired officers expressed disappointment over the lack of response or concrete feedback, particularly following a public hearing on November 19, 2024, regarding the bill to create a dedicated Police Pension Board.
Officers Reject Violence, Decry Hardship Under CPS
The association emphasized that its protests are and will remain non-violent, distancing itself from any groups planning disruptive actions. The retirees highlighted the economic hardship, financial embarrassment, psychological distress, and increasing mortality rates affecting their members under the current CPS model.
“Our grievances are rooted in economic realities and the urgent need for pension justice. We remain committed to peaceful engagement,” the statement read.
