Retired Military Personnel Protest Delay Implementation of Pension Adjustment as Defence Ministry Reiterates Commitment to Veterans’ Welfare
Linus Aleke in Abuja The retired military personnel on Wednesday protested against delayed in the implementation of consequential pension adjustments, while security operatives comprising military and police personnel barricaded the
Retired military personnel in Nigeria staged a protest on Wednesday against the delayed implementation of consequential pension adjustments, while security forces barricaded the Ministry of Defence to prevent the assembly. The retirees demanded the implementation of pension adjustments arising from salary increases approved for serving military personnel, arguing that these adjustments should also reflect in the pensions of retired personnel.
The Ministry of Defence responded by reaffirming its commitment to addressing the welfare, remuneration, and pension concerns of military veterans, assuring them that the issues are receiving the attention they deserve.
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