President Bola Tinubu has promised to ensure an immediate review of the pension and severance packages of retired police officers to reflect the enormity of their contributions and commitment to the country.
According to the president, his administration will begin processes to issue an Executive Order to set aside a day between March 5 and April 1, to be officially regarded as National Police and Veterans’ Day in the country.
He stated these during his address at the official launch of the Police Veterans’ Foundation, at the headquarters of the Police Service Commission in Abuja, on Tuesday.
The President, who was represented by the Minister of State for Police Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, promised his full support for the Veterans’ Foundation, describing support for the retirees as obligatory and “a moral imperative” for government at all levels, and well-meaning members of the society.
Tinubu said, “Supporting and assisting the police veterans is rather a moral imperative, nay obligatory on government at all levels, including well-meaning members of the society.
“I must acknowledge that without these veterans, Nigeria would have no doubt descended into a Hobbesian state of nature where life is brutish, nasty and short; and only the fittest and strongest survive.
Speaking earlier, the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, and former Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, said the Foundation was established to address the post-service challenges of the retirees, particularly health and financial challenges, and provide assistance for families of deceased officers.
He urged Nigerians to support the Foundation, not only to help the veterans but also to spur dedication and commitment in the serving officers.
