The National Pension Commission has called on the Federal Government to raise its pension contribution for police officers from the current 10 per cent to 20 per cent, in a bid to improve the welfare of serving and retired personnel.

PenCom’s Director General, Ms Omolola Oloworaran, made the appeal during a courtesy visit to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, on Thursday.

The visit comes on the heels of protests by retired police officers, who have demanded better welfare packages and an exit from the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS).

As part of proposed reforms, PenCom is advocating the introduction of a Health Insurance Scheme for retirees, an increase in monthly pensions to 75 per cent of a police officer’s last salary before retirement, the expansion of the Retirement Resettlement Fund, and a comprehensive overhaul of the police pension framework.

“Raising the government’s contribution to 20 per cent would substantially boost retirement savings,” the commission stated.

On calls for the police to exit the CPS, Oloworaran argued that such a move would be counterproductive, noting that the identified challenges could be addressed within the existing system. She urged patience and sustained dialogue as PenCom and the Nigeria Police Force work to implement reforms.

In his remarks, IG Egbetokun commended PenCom’s intervention and reiterated the Force’s readiness to collaborate in addressing pension concerns. He acknowledged the grievances raised by officers and pledged constructive engagement to restore confidence.

Earlier this month, President Bola Tinubu directed PenCom to resolve the longstanding pension issues affecting police personnel, insisting that those who serve and protect the nation should retire with dignity and peace of mind.