Defence minister meets protesting military veterans, promises improved pension package
The minister, during a meeting with the veterans, assured them that their concerns were “receiving attention they deserve.” The post Defence minister meets protesting military veterans, promises improved pension package appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
In Abuja, retired military personnel stood in protest on Wednesday, objecting to the delay in implementing pension adjustments for veterans. Security forces, including military and police personnel, blocked the Ministry of Defence to prevent the gathering. The pensioners, seeking the implementation of adjustments from recent salary increases for active-duty soldiers, demanded that these changes also apply to retired personnel.
This came after a previous clash between serving soldiers and retired veterans, who had been staging protests due to unpaid pensions, allowances, and other benefits. The Federal Government intervened in July 2026 to prevent a planned protest, assuring the retirees of its commitment to addressing their welfare and pension concerns.
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, emphasized that the government's priorities include veterans' welfare, remuneration, and pension issues. He assured the veterans that concerns over wage and pension adjustments were receiving urgent attention and that dialogue would be key to resolving outstanding issues while maintaining the dignity and honor of those who served the nation.
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