Defence Minister Meets Protesting Military Veterans, Promises Improved Pension Package

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.

Defence Minister reaffirms FG commitment to veterans’ welfare

By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa (retd.), has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to addressing the welfare, remuneration and pension concerns of military veterans. Musa gave the assurance during a courtesy visit by representatives of military veterans to the Ministry of Defence, Ship House, Abuja, on Wednesday. The minister, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of D…

Defence Ministry Assures Military Veterans of Commitment to Pension, Welfare Concerns

Defence Ministry Assures Military Veterans of Commitment to Pension, Welfare Concerns The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the welfare, remuneration and pension concerns of military veterans, assuring them that issues surrounding their entitlements are receiving urgent attention. The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), OFR, gave the assurance on Wednesday, […] The post Defence Ministry Assure…

FG Reaffirms Commitment To Military Veterans' Welfare, Pension

The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to addressing the welfare, remuneration and pension concerns of military veteransThis followed protest on Wednesday 19 August 2026 by the veterans over non-implementation of consequential adjustment of benefits amid salary increase for serving personnel.Musa during a meeting with representatives of military veterans at the Ministry of Defe…

Defence Ministry Recommits to Military Veterans Welfare, Pension Concerns

The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), OFR, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to addressing the welfare, remuneration and pension concerns of military veterans, assuring them that the issues raised are receiving the attention they deserve. The assurance was given during a courtesy visit by representatives of military veterans to the Ministry of Defence, Ship House, Abuja, on Wednesday, 19 August 2026, a …

Military Veterans’ Welfare Gets Federal Government Attention

The military veterans’ welfare remains a priority for the Federal Government, Defence Minister Christopher Gwabin Musa has said. Musa gave the assurance on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by representatives of military veterans to the Ministry of Defence at Ship House, Abuja. The minister, who was represented by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Richard Pheelangwah, recognised the sacrifices and long service of Nigeria’s military veterans. H…