By peterside Rejoice
The Nigeria Police Fund (NPF) Pensions Limited has disbursed a total of N97.5 billion as retirement benefits to 30,370 retired officers of the Nigeria Police Force, reaffirming its commitment to prompt and efficient pension administration.
The Acting Managing Director of NPF Pensions Limited, Mr. Abdulkareem Gezawa, disclosed this on Monday in Lagos during the 2026 pre-retirement seminar organised by the company for police officers approaching retirement.
Gezawa explained that out of the total amount paid since inception, death benefits amounting to N39.57 billion have been paid to 8,847 next-of-kin of deceased officers. He added that 25,572 retirees are currently on the payroll and receiving monthly pensions valued at over N1.56 billion.
“Since inception, NPF Pensions has paid benefits to a total of 30,370 retirees, amounting to N97.5 billion,” he said.
He reaffirmed the organisation’s resolve to ensure the timely payment of pensions and other entitlements, noting that delays often experienced by some retirees are largely due to incomplete or late submission of required documentation. According to him, some pension funds remain unclaimed as a result of such lapses.
Gezawa urged officers nearing retirement to take full advantage of the seminar, stressing that the sessions were designed to guide participants through the retirement process and help them avoid common challenges associated with benefit processing.
He also revealed that the 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 receive approval, he said it is aimed at addressing long-standing concerns over the welfare of retired police officers.
Also speaking at the event, the Assistant Commissioner of Police and Force Insurance Officer, ACP Lydia Ameh, assured participants that their benefits would be paid as and when due, provided all documentation is properly completed and Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) are correctly transferred.
In his remarks, the Commissioner of Police in charge of Pensions at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, DCP Yusuf Sani Doki, described the seminar as a critical platform for officers preparing to exit active service.
Doki noted that retirement often comes with emotional, psychological and financial challenges, particularly as it coincides with old age and health concerns. He emphasised the importance of early preparation, explaining 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 reflect on your years of service, prepare for life after retirement and celebrate your contributions to national security,” he said.
He congratulated officers approaching retirement for their dedication, encouraged prayers for colleagues who lost their lives in the line of duty, and expressed optimism that the retirees would continue to make positive contributions to society.
As part of the programme, NPF Pensions Limited also conducted medical check-ups for prospective retirees, underscoring what it described as a holistic approach to retirement planning.
The 2026 pre-retirement seminar, which commenced 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 expected to take place later this month in Kano for officers in the North-West zone.
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