Retired military officers have staged a protest at the headquarters of the Military Pensions Board in Abuja, demanding inclusion in the salary increase recently announced for serving military personnel by President Bola Tinubu. Led by retired Lieutenant Colonel Innocent Nas, the protesters besieged the entrance to the Board, insisting that…...
Retired military officers have staged a protest at the headquarters of the Military Pensions Board in Abuja, demanding inclusion in the salary increase recently announced for serving military personnel by President Bola Tinubu.
Led by retired Lieutenant Colonel Innocent Nas, the protesters besieged the entrance to the Board, insisting that their concerns must be addressed.
The retired officers are demanding that the government extend the announced pay increase to military pensioners, arguing that they should also benefit from improvements in military remuneration.
The protesters vowed to remain at the premises until concrete action is taken to address their demands.
The protest highlights growing concerns among the retired officers over their welfare and pension entitlements, as they call on the relevant authorities to intervene and resolve the issue.