US EditionIt's Attempt to Discredit IGP – PCRC Fumes as Police Retirees Set for Protest Monday
NIGERIA, JUL 20 – The Police Service Commission urges retired officers to resume talks amid ongoing government efforts to address pension disparities affecting thousands nationwide.
- On Monday, July 21, 2025 retired police officers plan a nationwide protest, primarily in the FCT and other states, demanding exit from the Contributory Pension Scheme.
- Protests stem from grievances over a discriminatory pension scheme, with retirees demanding full CPS exemption and drawing support from activists including Omoyele Sowore.
- According to the Police Community Relations Committee, “This is not the time to stir unrest,” as they said the protest attempts to discredit IGP Kayode Egbetokun.
- The Force clarified security measures aim to protect participants’ safety and dignity, with the Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun directing Commissioners to provide security coverage and prevent hijacking, describing the protest as a defining test of institutional maturity.
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'Return to negotiation table', PSC asks retired officers to...
The management of Police Service Commission (PSC), on Sunday, took a swipe at the retired personnel of the Nigeria Police Force who are planning to embark on a nationwide protest on Monday over pension issues. Tthe commission described the retirees’ action as “diversionary, ill-timed and in bad taste”, adding that all retired officers should sheath their sword and tow the part of dialogue rather than choosing confrontational route. Spokesman of …
Sowore, others shun warnings, lead retired police officers in protest - News360 Info - Breaking News, Nigerian News and Multimedia, World News.
Presidential candidate of African Action Congress, AAC, in the 2023 elections, Omoyele Sowore and other activists are currently leading retired police officers in protest in Abuja. News360 Info reports that the protest aimed to demand improved welfare for personnel of the Nigeria Police Force. The Nigerian Union of Retired Police Officers had vowed to be […] The post Sowore, others shun warnings, lead retired police officers in protest appeared …
“We Want Out Of Scheme” — Retirees Mobilise Nationwide, Reject PSC’s Call For Dialogue On Pension Issues - TheNigeriaLawyer
Retired police officers have vowed to proceed with their planned nationwide protest on Monday, July 21, 2025, demanding removal from the Contributory Pension Scheme. The protest organisers insist that until their sole demand is met, they will continue to stage the nationwide action. The Police Service Commission (PSC) had urged the retirees to shelve the protest and return to the negotiation table. However, the Chairman of Police Officers Retire…
IG Orders Security Protection For Retired Police Officers During Monday Protest
July 20, (THEWILL) — The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has directed all Commissioners of Police across the country to provide adequate security coverage for retired police officers during their planned nationwide protest on Monday, July 21, over pension-related grievances. The directive was issued amid reports that retired personnel intend to stage a peaceful demonstration […] The post IG Orders Security Protection For Retired P…
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