The Nigeria Union of Journalists FCT Council and Nigeria Police Pensions Limited have pledged closer collaboration to improve public understanding of pension administration, enhance transparency, and tackle misinformation surrounding police pensions in Nigeria.
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Chairman of the NUJ FCT Council, Grace Ike, stated this during a courtesy visit by journalists to the headquarters of Nigeria Police Pensions Limited in Abuja.
She described the media as vital to democracy, accountability, and public information dissemination, noting that the visit signaled the beginning of a stronger partnership between journalists and the pension management organisation.
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“We are looking forward to a fruitful partnership because when journalists and pension administrators work together, we strengthen democracy, promote transparency and ensure that those who serve our nation are cared for with dignity,” she said.
Grace Ike also expressed support for retired police officers over concerns regarding pension payments and welfare, assuring that journalists would continue to advocate fairness and dignity for retirees.
She further called for cooperation in areas such as media advocacy, fact-checking, public enlightenment, and training for journalists covering pension-related matters.
“We are aware of some of the challenges facing retired police officers, including recent protests over pension adequacy. As a union that champions workers’ welfare, the NUJ stands in solidarity with all working people who deserve fair treatment and timely payment,” she added.
Responding, the Managing Director of Nigeria Police Pensions Limited, Muhammed Dutse, said the organisation remains committed to transparency and welcomed partnership with the media to ensure accurate information reaches the public.
According to him, pension administration in Nigeria continues to suffer from poor public understanding despite more than two decades of operation.
“The issue of pension in Nigeria has become very sensitive, especially police pension. We want the media to help us tell our own side of the story truthfully and transparently,” he said.
Dutse appealed to journalists to support public enlightenment through factual and investigative reporting, noting that many Nigerians still lack proper understanding of how contributory pension schemes operate.
While acknowledging concerns raised by retired police officers and recent protests over pension issues, he stressed that the organisation operates strictly within the provisions of the law.
“We sympathise with the retirees, but whatever we are doing, we try to operate within the ambit of the law,” he stated.
Also speaking, the Secretary and Legal Adviser of the organisation explained that Nigeria Police Pensions Limited was established specifically to manage pensions for serving and retired personnel of the Nigeria Police Force.
“For us here, there are two things, the facts and then the truth. NPF Pensions Limited is a child of necessity. We are licensed to exclusively manage the pensions of police personnel and retirees of the Nigerian Police Force,” he said.
He noted that the agitation by retired officers reflects the hazardous nature of police work and said efforts are ongoing with relevant stakeholders to improve benefits beyond what is provided under the Pension Reform Act.
“The scheme is working, but the truth of the matter is that it should be tailored to the needs of the personnel. We are doing more than enough and, by the grace of God, it will soon be a thing of the past,” he added.
Both organisations agreed to strengthen collaboration in public education, media engagement, and accountability in pension administration.
