Military Board Reaffirms Commitment To Veterans’ Welfare

Military Pensions Board (MPB) has reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare and dignity of Nigerian military retirees.

The board assured veterans that their gratuities will be paid promptly.

A statement by the public relations officer, MPB, Squadron Leader Aliyu Mohammed, said the board continues to place the highest regard on the sacrifices of veterans and remains resolute in ensuring that their entitlements are administered with fairness, accuracy, and transparency.

Recall that some voluntary retirees expressed concerns over unpaid entitlements in recent weeks by staging protests at the Ministry of Finance.

He said while several of the listed claims by the protesters fell outside the jurisdiction of the MPB, “the gratuity component, being within the Board’s mandate, was given immediate attention.

“In line with his open-door policy and proactive leadership approach, the Chairman of the MPB, Air Vice Marshal Abubakar Idris Adamu, invited the concerned retirees to a roundtable discussion at the Board’s headquarters in Abuja on the 6th and 8th of August 2025.”

He said the meeting, which was highly interactive, allowed the retirees to express their concerns, adding that they were taken through the step-by-step process of how their gratuities were calculated, with clarifications provided on all queries raised.

“The transparent exchange not only addressed the specific concerns of the attendees but also helped strengthen mutual understanding and trust between the Board and the veteran community.

“The Board encourages all retirees to continue to channel any concerns through the official communication platforms, assuring that all matters within its purview will be addressed promptly and transparently,” he said.

He reassured the veterans that MPB under AVM Adamu’s leadership, remains steadfast in fostering inclusiveness, accountability, and a higher standard of service delivery to retired servicemen and women.

“Veterans can be assured that their voices matter and that this administration remains open, proactive, and dedicated to upholding the dignity and welfare of Nigeria’s retired servicemen and women,” he assured.