By: Abdullahi Inuwa
ABUJA — Retired military officers, including senior ex-servicemen, have staged a protest at the headquarters of the Military Pensions Board in Abuja over alleged reductions in their pensions and short payments of consequential adjustments.
The protesting veterans reportedly gathered at the board’s headquarters to express their displeasure over what they described as discrepancies in their pension payments, demanding clarification and appropriate action to address their grievances.
The retirees are seeking a review of the alleged deductions and shortfalls, insisting that their pension entitlements and consequential adjustments should be paid accurately.
The protest has brought renewed attention to the welfare concerns of retired military personnel, many of whom depend on their pensions to meet their daily needs after years of service to the nation.
The aggrieved ex-servicemen are calling on the relevant authorities to investigate the alleged irregularities, reconcile outstanding payments and ensure that their entitlements are not reduced unlawfully.
However, details of the Military Pensions Board’s response to the allegations were not immediately available.
The development highlights the importance of transparent pension administration and timely payment of retirement benefits to military personnel who served the country.
Further details, including the board’s official position and the specific adjustments being disputed, are awaited.
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