NPF Pensions Pays ₦97.5bn to 30,370 Retirees, Holds Pre-Retirement Seminar for Police Officers

NPF Pensions Pays ₦97.5bn to 30,370 Retirees, Holds Pre-Retirement Seminar for Police Officers

AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM

SPONSORED BY: H&H

NPF Pensions Limited has organised a pre-retirement enlightenment seminar for police officers, assuring them of prompt and seamless payment of retirement benefits upon exit from service.

The 2026 pre-retirement seminar, which kicked off in Lagos on Thursday, is part of a nationwide programme that will be held across the six geopolitical zones of the country.

The next session is scheduled to take place in Kano for the North-West zone in February 2026.

Speaking at the event, the Acting Managing Director of NPF Pensions Limited, Mr. Abdulkareem S. Gezawa, reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to ensuring timely and efficient payment of pensions and other entitlements to retired police officers.

He disclosed that since inception, NPF Pensions has paid benefits to a total of 30,370 retirees, amounting to ₦97.5 billion.
According to the figures presented, death benefits have been paid to 8,847 next-of-kin, with a total disbursement of ₦39.57 billion, while 25,572 retirees currently receive monthly pensions valued at over ₦1.56 billion.

Mr. Gezawa stressed that proper and timely submission of required documentation remains critical to avoiding delays in benefit payments, noting that some pension funds remain unclaimed due to incomplete or late documentation.

He urged prospective retirees to take full advantage of the seminar and pay close attention to presentations designed to guide them through the retirement process.

The Acting MD also revealed that a proposal is being pursued by police authorities to peg police pensions at a minimum of 80 per cent of retirees’ last monthly salaries. Although the proposal is yet to be approved, he said it is aimed at addressing long-standing challenges associated with police pensions.

Also speaking at the seminar, 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 documentation is properly completed and Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) are correctly transferred.

In his welcome address, the Commissioner of Police in charge of Pensions at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, DCP Yusuf Sani Doki, described the seminar as a crucial platform for officers approaching retirement to prepare emotionally, psychologically and financially for life after service.

He noted that retirement often comes with significant challenges, particularly as it coincides with old age and health concerns, stressing the need for early preparation. Doki explained 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 review your achievements and challenges as police officers about to retire, prepare for life after service, and celebrate your contributions to the nation,” he said.

He congratulated the retirees for their years of service, encouraged prayers for officers who lost their lives in active duty, and expressed optimism that participants would make positive impacts in their post-retirement lives.

As part of the programme, NPF Pensions Limited also provided medical check-ups for prospective retirees, underscoring its holistic approach to retirement planning.
DCP Doki commended the management of NPF Pensions Limited, led by Mr. Gezawa, for organising what he described as a crucial and timely intervention for police officers in the South-West region and beyond.