Nigerian Senate passed a bill to establish a Police Pension Board, removing police retirees from the Contributory Pension Scheme.

Nigerian Senate passed a bill at the second reading to establish a Police Pension Board, initiated by Senator Binos Yaroe. The bill aims to remove police retirees from the Contributory Pension Scheme, aligning their pensions with those in other security agencies. The move follows protests by retired police officers demanding removal from the contributory pension scheme due to unpaid pensions and economic hardships.

July 04, 2024
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