A retired Superintendent of Police has rejected ₦2 million as his pension, calling it an insult after dedicating 35 years of service to Nigeria
[dropcap]R[/dropcap]etired police officer rejects pension payout of ₦2 million after 35 years of service to the Nigeria Police Force, sparking widespread outrage over the nation’s broken pension system.
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In an emotional video that has since gone viral, the ex-Superintendent of Police described the payment as an insult and vowed to reject it outright.
The officer, who reportedly retired on October 1, 2023, revealed that he had received no payments for several months after his retirement.
According to him, the Nigerian Police Pension Board recently informed him that a total of ₦3 million had been approved—₦1 million as arrears for unpaid months and ₦2 million as his full retirement benefit.
“I cannot serve this country for 35 good years and be paid just two million naira. The devil is a liar,” he said in a voice filled with pain and defiance.
“Even if your brother is a Superintendent of Police today and he’s told to go home with two million naira—ask yourself if that’s fair.”
The visibly angered officer declared that he would not collect the money, insisting it does not reflect the years of sacrifice and dedication he gave to the nation. “That two million naira won’t change my life. It won’t make me rich. It never will.”
He called on the Inspector-General of Police and the Federal Government to take urgent action to address the gross inadequacies in the pension scheme, especially for retired officers who spent decades in the service of their country.
“Let my service be in vain if that’s how they want it. I don’t care. But let the Federal Government take action.”
His story has resonated widely, stirring conversations about the value Nigeria places on its security personnel and the systemic neglect of those who have retired.
Many Nigerians have expressed solidarity with the officer, describing his treatment as disgraceful and unacceptable.
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As the debate intensifies, calls are growing louder for pension reform, transparency in police welfare, and accountability within the institutions responsible for compensating those who risk their lives in the line of duty.
Oreoluwa is an accountant and a brand writer with a flair for journalism.
