By Valentine Amanze, Online Editor
Nigerian retired soldiers are protesting at the Federal Ministry of Finance, Abuja, over the non-payment of their pension arrears.
The ex-servicemen, who gathered at the ministry as early as 7:30am on Wednesday January 13, 2021, were appealing to the Nigerian government to approve the payment of minimum wage arrears accruing to them between 2019 till date.
With their placards they were also demanding a stop on all deductions on the pension of all retired medical officers as well as the inclusion of officers who fought during the civil war on the military pension scheme.
A representative of the retired soldiers, Anthony Agbas, who delivered a letter to officials at the Ministry of Finance said that they have fought for the country and deserve payment of their pensions.
He added that they were hopeful that their demands would be met without further delay, following the peaceful protest.