Retired police officers blocked an entrance to the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday, demanding removal from the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). The protest, led by the Police Retired Officers Forum of Nigeria, called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to sign the Police Exit Bill into law. This bill, passed by the National Assembly on December 4, 2025, and sent to the Presidency on March 16, 2026, seeks to exempt police personnel from the CPS. The retirees argue that the scheme has harmed their welfare, especially since other security agencies have already been excluded. National Coordinator Raphael Irowainu stated the demonstration was intended to pressure the President to act quickly on the bill. The officers described the CPS as unfair and damaging to their well-being, emphasizing the need for urgent intervention. The protest follows earlier actions, including a 2025 demonstration at the National Assembly, as pressure builds for pension reforms for security personnel. No official response from the Presidency was provided as of the report's release. The retirees maintained a peaceful presence at the gate during the demonstration.
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