Police Retirees Demand Total Exit from Contributory Pension Scheme!

Police Retirees Demand Total Exit from Contributory Pension Scheme!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

Retired police officers under the Association of Retired Police Officers (ARPO), Imo State Chapter, staged a peaceful protest in Owerri on Tuesday, calling for their complete withdrawal from Nigeria’s Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS).

What Happened:

• The retirees carried placards and marched to the Imo State Government House, decrying what they called “a failed pension system.”
• They alleged that the CPS has subjected many of them to poverty, delayed payments, and unjust pension deductions.

What They’re Saying:

• “We served the nation with our lives. We deserve dignity, not this exploitative pension system,” said one retired officer.
• ARPO demanded that police personnel be returned to the defined benefits scheme under the Pension Reform Act (pre-2004 structure).

Why It Matters:

• The protest highlights growing dissatisfaction among security personnel retirees nationwide.
• This adds pressure on the National Assembly and federal authorities to review or reform pension laws for uniformed officers.

Citations:

1. Vanguard Nigeria – www.vanguardngr.com
2. The Guardian Nigeria – www.guardian.ng
3. ARPO Protest Statement – October 15, 2025

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan is a dynamic journalist and editorial leader committed to excellence in news reporting and storytelling. As the Editor-in-Chief of Sele Media Africa, she ensures daily operations run smoothly while upholding the highest editorial standards. With a strong eye for detail and deep understanding of audience engagement, Marian coordinates content across platforms, guiding teams to produce compelling, timely, and credible news. Her leadership reflects the heart of Sele Media Africa’s mission—to inform, inspire, and elevate voices across the continent.

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