Economic hardship: IGP pushes for improved police pensions as presidential committee weighs reforms

From Molly Kilete, Abuja
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has proposed a 200 per cent gratuity to improve the retirement benefits of personnel of the Nigeria Police Force.
It is also expected to address recurring protests by serving officers seeking to exit the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS).
The proposal, which is part of a wider reform to address longstanding pension challenges, is currently under consideration by a presidential committee set up to examine police concerns and recommend sustainable solutions.
The committee comprises representatives of the Ministry of Finance, the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, the National Salaries, In...