NPF Pensions pays N97.5b to 30,370 police retirees

The Nigeria Police Fund (NPF) Pensions Limited has paid N97.5 billion retirement benefits to 30,370 retirees.

Acting Managing Director, Mr. Abdulkareem Gezawa, said death benefits amounting to N39.57 billion have been paid to 8,847 next-of-kin, while 25,572 retirees are currently receiving monthly pensions valued at over N1.56 billion.

Speaking at the 2026 pre-retirement seminar organised by NPF Pensions Limited in Lagos, he reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to ensuring the timely and efficient payment of pensions and other entitlements to retired police officers.

Gezawa said: “Since inception, NPF Pensions has paid benefits to a total of 30,370 retirees, amounting to N97.5 billion.”

He emphasised that the timely and proper submission of required documentation remains crucial to preventing delays in benefit payments, noting that some pension funds remain unclaimed due to incomplete or late documentation.

Gezawa urged prospective retirees to take full advantage of the seminar and pay close attention to presentations designed to guide them through the retirement process.

The Acting Managing Director also revealed that police authorities are pursuing a proposal to peg police pensions at a minimum of 80 per cent of retirees’ last monthly salaries. Although the proposal is yet to be approved, he said it is aimed at addressing long-standing challenges associated with police pensions.

Assistant Commissioner of Police and Force Insurance Officer, ACP Lydia Ameh, assured participants that their benefits would be paid as and when due, provided documentation is properly completed, and Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) are correctly transferred.

Commissioner of Police in charge of Pensions at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, DCP Yusuf Sani Doki, described the seminar as a crucial platform for officers approaching retirement to prepare emotionally, psychologically and financially for life after service.

He noted that retirement often comes with significant challenges, particularly as it coincides with old age and health concerns, stressing the need for early preparation. Doki explained that police officers are eligible for pension and gratuity upon attaining the age of 60 or completing between 10 and 35 years of service.

“This meeting provides a valuable opportunity to review your achievements and challenges as police officers about to retire, prepare for life after service, and celebrate your contributions to the nation,” he said.

He congratulated the retirees for their years of service, encouraged prayers for officers who lost their lives in active duty, and expressed optimism that participants would make positive impacts in their post-retirement lives.

As part of the programme, NPF Pensions Limited also provided medical check-ups for prospective retirees, underscoring its holistic approach to retirement planning.

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DCP Doki commended the management of NPF Pensions for organising what he described as a crucial and timely intervention for police officers in the South-West region and beyond.

The 2026 pre-retirement seminar, which kicked off at the Event Centre, Alausa, Lagos, is part of a nationwide programme scheduled to hold across the six geopolitical zones of the country.

The next session is slated for Kano, covering the Northwest zone, this month.