35 Years, One Paycheck: A Nation’s Gratitude?
On the 28th of July, 2025, I received an invite to speak to young students about career paths—a moment that should have filled me with pride. But just hours before then, I was hit with something that shook me to the core.
After 35 years of service in the Nigeria Police Force… after sleepless nights, wahala, risks taken, promotions delayed, and personal sacrifices made—I received news of the lump sum I would be paid (gratuity and pension).
$5,488.01.
That’s what my 35 years as a Deputy Commissioner of Police is worth.
I laughed. Not from joy—but disbelief. Then came the sting of betrayal. Is this all my dedication amounts to? Is this what service to nation looks like in retirement?
I feel used. Discarded. Disillusioned. Scammed.
To every officer still in service, to every youth dreaming of public service: we need to speak up. Our sacrifices must mean something.
This isn’t just my story—it’s the silent story of thousands.
We deserve dignity. We deserve better.
-Written by Francis Erhabor
#ServiceAndSacrifice #GratuityRealities #NigeriaPoliceForce #35YearsOfService #ContributoryPensionScheme #PensionReformNow #VeteransDeservesMore
On the 28th of July, 2025, I received an invite to speak to young students about career paths—a moment that should have filled me with pride. But just hours before then, I was hit with something that shook me to the core.
After 35 years of service in the Nigeria Police Force… after sleepless nights, wahala, risks taken, promotions delayed, and personal sacrifices made—I received news of the lump sum I would be paid (gratuity and pension).
$5,488.01.
That’s what my 35 years as a Deputy Commissioner of Police is worth.
I laughed. Not from joy—but disbelief. Then came the sting of betrayal. Is this all my dedication amounts to? Is this what service to nation looks like in retirement?
I feel used. Discarded. Disillusioned. Scammed.
To every officer still in service, to every youth dreaming of public service: we need to speak up. Our sacrifices must mean something.
This isn’t just my story—it’s the silent story of thousands.
We deserve dignity. We deserve better.
-Written by Francis Erhabor
#ServiceAndSacrifice #GratuityRealities #NigeriaPoliceForce #35YearsOfService #ContributoryPensionScheme #PensionReformNow #VeteransDeservesMore
📌 35 Years, One Paycheck: A Nation’s Gratitude?
On the 28th of July, 2025, I received an invite to speak to young students about career paths—a moment that should have filled me with pride. But just hours before then, I was hit with something that shook me to the core.
After 35 years of service in the Nigeria Police Force… after sleepless nights, wahala, risks taken, promotions delayed, and personal sacrifices made—I received news of the lump sum I would be paid (gratuity and pension).
$5,488.01.
That’s what my 35 years as a Deputy Commissioner of Police is worth.
I laughed. Not from joy—but disbelief. Then came the sting of betrayal. Is this all my dedication amounts to? Is this what service to nation looks like in retirement?
I feel used. Discarded. Disillusioned. Scammed.
To every officer still in service, to every youth dreaming of public service: we need to speak up. Our sacrifices must mean something.
This isn’t just my story—it’s the silent story of thousands.
We deserve dignity. We deserve better.
-Written by Francis Erhabor
#ServiceAndSacrifice #GratuityRealities #NigeriaPoliceForce #35YearsOfService #ContributoryPensionScheme #PensionReformNow #VeteransDeservesMore
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