Human rights lawyer and activist, Barrister Deji Adeyanju, has expressed dissatisfaction over the meagre sum of ₦2 million in gratuity paid to retired men of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) after they dedicated 35 years of service to the country.

Adeyanju, who made this observation on Monday in Abuja, regretted that the practice is in contrast to that of senior officers, who, he alleged, benefit from a separate, well-funded pension scheme that affords them hundreds of millions of naira upon retirement.

According to him, the disparity is even worse when compared with the lavish entitlements of politicians, who continue to receive billions in salaries, allowances, and severance benefits each year, adding that the inequality is not just unfair, but unsustainable.

His words: “After dedicating 35 years of service to the Nigeria Police Force, enduring long hours, inadequate resources, and significant personal sacrifice, many officers retire with as little as ₦2 million in gratuity. This meagre sum is hardly reflective of a lifetime of service to the nation.

“This glaring inequality is not just unfair, it is unsustainable. A nation that treats its frontline defenders like this is headed for crisis.

“Such a system leads to inequality, undermines morale, and erodes public trust. Meaningful reform is not just necessary, it is urgent.”