Retired Nigerian police officers staged a peaceful protest in Abuja on Monday morning, demanding the immediate payment of their outstanding entitlements.
Chanting “Tinubu, pay police!”, the retirees marched from the Police Headquarters to the National Assembly complex, brandishing banners and placards that highlighted their grievances.
Many expressed frustration over prolonged delays in receiving pensions and gratuities, despite years of dedicated service to the nation.
The demonstration drew public attention as prominent activist Omoyele Sowore and popular Hausa skit maker Bello Dangallanci joined the march in solidarity.
They called on President Bola Tinubu and relevant government agencies to take swift action to resolve the long-standing issue.
“We cannot continue to treat those who served this country with such neglect,” Sowore said during the protest. “Justice for retired officers is justice for all civil servants.”
The retired officers called on the National Assembly to intervene and ensure prompt disbursement of their entitlements. No government representative had addressed the protesters at the time of this report.
This protest adds to the growing concerns about the treatment of retirees in Nigeria, especially within the public service sector.
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