By Fatima Zahra Muhammad
ASHENEWS reports that the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba has commended the National Assembly for the passage of the Police Pension Board Bill and the Nigeria Police Force College, Training School and Institution (Establishment) Bill.
Baba, in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi described the passage of the Bills as a milestone achievement that will help to redefine the act of policing in Nigeria.
Baba also said that the bills will standardize the training capacity of the Force, enhance police productivity, and address recurring pension-related hardship.
He stressed that the removal of the Nigeria Police Force from the Contributory Pension Scheme and establishment of the NPF Pension Board is a welcome development and will be resourceful in addressing the plight of Police retirees.
“While acknowledging the doggedness and resilience of the National Assembly in the passage of these critical bills, the Inspector-General of Police commended the efforts of well-meaning Nigerians for their support and concern towards the passage of the bills which in no time will definitely attract the assent of the President for their full implementation,” the statement said.
The Police Boss equally commended the steadfastness and patience of the retirees on the age-long battle of the pension palaver and assured that all hands are on deck to make the bills a reality.
