Tinubu Names Adamu As Chairman Of Military Pensions Board

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Air Vice Marshal Abubakar Idris Adamu (Rtd) as Chairman of the Military Pensions Board (MPB), effective from December 1, 2025.

According to a statement by the Director Information in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen, the appointment was part of the Federal Government’s efforts to strengthen transparency, accountability, and efficiency in military pension administration.

Imohiosen stated that the Borno State-born AVM Adamu is a seasoned financial expert and a senior officer in the Nigerian Air Force (NAF).

“He has served in key positions such as Directing Staff at Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), Deputy Director of Budget at the Defence Intelligence Agency, and Principal Staff Officer, Finance, at the Air Warfare Centre. He also commanded the 081 Pay and Accounting Group.

“He further served as Director of Finance at NAF Headquarters and as Managing Director of Nigerian Air Force Investment Limited (NAFIL) and NAFIL Group of Companies.

“He was also a Directing Staff at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, the statement said,” the statement said.

Tinubu charged the new Chairman to uphold integrity, demonstrate patriotism, and deploy his financial expertise to improve the welfare of military veterans.