Retired Correctional Officers Demand Better | Nigeria News

Retired Nigerian correctional officers in Kogi are sounding the alarm over meager retirement payouts and crippling delays in gratuity payments, calling it a national disgrace that’s literally shortening lives. At their new association launch in Lokoja, Chairman Saliu Musa-Halima vowed to prioritize member welfare, highlighting how vital prisons are to national security — yet retirees live in poverty, forced to take loans just to survive. While active officers see salary improvements, retirees face systemic neglect: even with contributions to PENCOM, many like Umar Abubakar haven’t received a cent since retiring. The group is now exploring cooperatives, insurance, and rehiring retirees for security roles to leverage their experience — all while demanding timely, dignified compensation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/99856ae650bfda58