Minister of State for Defence, Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has lauded President Bola Tinubu, for ensuring the prompt payment of military salary increase with three months arrears as well as releasing funds for the payment of pension and other entitlements of retired military personnel
By Emma Ogbuehi
Minister of State for Defence, Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has lauded President Bola Tinubu, for ensuring the prompt payment of military salary increase with three months arrears as well as releasing funds for the payment of pension and other entitlements of retired military personnel
Matawalle in making the commendation, confirmed that alerts regarding the three-month salary increase for military personnel have begun to be received.
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A release by the Ministry’s Director, Information and Public Relations, Henshaw Ogubike, quoted the Minister as further commending the President for his commitment to the welfare of both serving and retired military personnel, emphasizing that the payment of pension arrears owed to retirees will continue to receive critical attention. “This initiative reflects the President’s dedication to enhancing the living standards of those who have served the nation”, the statement noted.
Matawalle also acknowledged the efforts and support of the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of Economy Wale Edun who, he said, was very committed in the actualization of these payments.
He urged the Nigerian military to remain steadfast in their duties, reassuring them that President Tinubu is fully committed to boosting their morale and providing the necessary support to combat insecurity in Nigeria. “Despite initial setbacks, be rest assured that Mr. President will do everything within his power to uplift our military forces as they confront the challenges of insecurity,” he affirmed.
Highlighting the significant contributions of the Nigerian military in combating insurgency, terrorism, and other forms of criminality, the Minister reiterated the vital role that these brave men and women play in ensuring the nation’s security.
He assured the officers and personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces of President Tinubu’s unwavering resolve to eradicate insecurity in the country, bolstered by the readiness and resilience of the military.
Retired military personnel under the group of Coalition of Concerned Veterans (CCV) had on Wednesday protested over the non-payment of their pensions and other outstanding entitlements in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
The ex-servicemen who disrupted activities at the Federal Ministry of Finance at the Federal Secretariat with music, displayed banners carrying different inscriptions.
Among other demands by the retired military officers are the non-payment of the 28% increment since January, the three months palliative and N32,000 flat rate added to them since July.