By Abdullahi Alhassan
Abuja, Nigeria, April 05, 2026(Series News Online) - Retired police officers under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) have vowed to stage a peaceful protest at the Presidential Villa on April 20, 2026, if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu fails to sign the Nigeria Police Exit Bill into law.
The ultimatum was given by the newly elected National Coordinator of the National Union of Retired Police Officers, Retired Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Manir M. Lawal Zaria, who succeeded Retired Superintendent of Police (SP) Chris Effiong.
In a statement jointly signed by Retired CSP Lawal Zaria, National Legal Adviser, Retired DSP Barrister Ofem Mbang, and National Secretary, Retired ASP Elnathan Jared, the union expressed concern over the delay in addressing the welfare of retired police officers.
"We are left with no choice but to take drastic action to draw attention to our plight," Retired CSP Lawal Zaria said. "We will lead a do-or-die peaceful protest to the Villa on April 20, 2026, if the exit bill is not signed by the President."
The union is also calling on Pension Fund Administrators to release outstanding pension arrears owed to retired police officers, citing the hardship caused by the delay.
"The situation is unacceptable," Retired CSP Lawal Zaria said. "Retirees deserve timely access to their entitlements after years of service to the nation."
The union has urged its members to remain united and peaceful in their demands, emphasizing that the protest will be lawful and non-violent.
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