Hundreds of retired police officers under the Police Retired Officers Forum blocked access to the Presidential Villa in Abuja, protesting what they described as poor and inhumane pension conditions.
The protesters, many of them elderly, gathered at one of the main entrances to the Villa, laying mats and refusing to leave while demanding that the Federal Government urgently sign the Police Pension Exit Bill.
According to the retirees, the current contributory pension scheme has subjected them to financial hardship, leaving many unable to meet basic needs after decades of service.
They argued that several other security agencies, including the military and intelligence services, have already been exempted from the scheme, leaving police personnel at a disadvantage.
Some protesters were accompanied by their family members, highlighting the broader impact of the pension crisis on households.
The demonstration caused temporary disruption in movement around the area, drawing attention from passersby and security personnel.
As of the time of filing this report, no official response had been issued by authorities, further fueling frustration among the retirees.
The protest adds to growing calls for comprehensive pension reform within Nigeria’s public service system.