The Inspector General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, Tuesday met with a delegation of retired police officers to address critical welfare concerns, placing the resolution of pension and gratuity issues at the forefront of the force’s current agenda.
A press statement by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), DCP Anthony Placid, in Abuja, said during the meeting, the IGP highlighted the persistent challenges surrounding pensions and salaries, identifying them as pressing matters that demand immediate attention.
He said the police boss underscored his administration’s determination to pursue lasting solutions and encouraged retirees to maintain a balanced perspective while the leadership navigates the necessary administrative processes.
The FPRO said, in a landmark commitment to the welfare of the force’s veterans, the IGP outlined two distinct avenues to ensure retirees’ grievances reach the highest levels of government: first, through an executive liaison mechanism, retirees are encouraged to submit petitions directly to the IGP.
This is as IGP Disu pledged to personally present these documents to President Bola Tinubu in advocacy for the signing of the pension bill, second, by guaranteeing security for civic expression,
The police boss further assured that retirees’ rights will be respected and that full protection will be provided should they choose to embark on peaceful demonstrations to press their demands.
As a gesture of appreciation for their years of dedicated service, IGP Disu also announced plans to collaborate with relevant officers to improve employment opportunities for the children of retired officers during future recruitment exercises.
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