The Kaduna State Chapter of the Retired Police Officers’ Union under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) has announced plans to embark on a nationwide peaceful protest next month, demanding the removal of the Nigeria Police Force from the scheme.
The announcement was made in a joint statement signed by the chapter’s Chairman, Retired CSP Mannir M. Lawal Zaria, and Vice Chairman, Retired ASP Danlami Maigamo.
According to the union leaders, the decision follows unresolved issues surrounding the continued inclusion of police personnel in the CPS. They described the upcoming protest, scheduled for July 21, 2025, as the “Mother of All Peaceful Protests”, noting that it will be conducted across all states in a strictly peaceful manner.
“As law-abiding citizens, we shall continue to pursue our demand for the Nigeria Police to be exited from the CPS through peaceful means until our voices are heard,” the statement read.
The decision to protest again was reached during a recent critical meeting of the union in Kaduna, where members expressed frustration over the lack of progress and official response to their demands.
The union recalled that a similar peaceful protest was held from February 24 to March 3, 2025, by retired officers from the Kaduna and Bauchi chapters at the National Assembly in Abuja. During that protest, written complaints were submitted to key offices, including the chairmen of relevant Senate and House Committees, and the Director of the Department of State Services (DSS).
Despite these efforts, the retirees expressed disappointment that there had been no response or implementation of recommendations from the public hearing held on November 19, 2024, regarding the proposed establishment of a Police Pension Board.
They vowed to intensify their advocacy through sustained peaceful demonstrations until the Federal Government exits the police from the current pension arrangement and provides a more suitable alternative.
