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CDS assures military retirees of pension increase

The Chief of Defence Staff assures military retirees of a consequential military pension increase following salary adjustments for serving personnel. Read Read More: https://punchng.com/cds-assures-military-retirees-of-pension-increase/

CDS assures military retirees of pension increase

Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Olufemi Oluyede, has assured military retirees that consequential increases in their pensions are forthcoming whenever adjustments are made to the salaries and emoluments of serving military personnel. This assurance was given during a meeting with military veterans in Yola, Adamawa State. The promise followed a protest by retired military personnel at the Ministry of Defence in Abuja, demanding corresponding increases in their pensions.

The protest was suspended after the Minister of Defence reassured the veterans that their concerns would be addressed. Oluyede stated that the ongoing salary review for serving personnel is all-inclusive and that adjustments to their emoluments will lead to consequential increases in the pensions of veterans. The Chief of Defence Staff reaffirmed the Defence Headquarters' commitment to improving the welfare and dignity of retired military personnel and their families.

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