PHOTOS: Army Celebrates Retired Officers, Minister Promises Pension Payment

The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, and the Nigerian Army have celebrated retired officers for their sacrifices and unwavering commitment to the nation’s stability, assuring the retirees of pension payment.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Director of Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, and shared on the Nigerian Army’s Facebook account on Wednesday.

Abubakar gave the assurance on Tuesday during a Regimental Dinner Night organised in honour of newly retired and retiring senior officers at the Armed Forces Officers’ Mess Asokoro, Abuja. 

The statement read, “The Minister saluted the retirees and expressed the nation’s gratitude for their exemplary service, and love for country and commended their spouses for their perseverance.

“He charged members of the Armed Forces to remain loyal and sustain the culture of supporting democracy in Nigeria and across the shores, adding that the disposition of the Armed Forces towards democracy had made it a shining example in West Africa and an influencer in the comity of nations.  

“The minister noted that the occasion provided the Nigerian Army the opportunity to reflect on its service and profound dedication as demonstrated by the retired and retiring senior officers, adding that experiences and skills garnered while in service and respect for diversity, which has been their working principles throughout their career will provide them a veritable platform as they exit the service.”