Armed Forces launch online discount shop

By Kingsley Omonobi
ABUJA — The Armed Forces of Nigeria on Thursday launched an online discount shop designed to provide serving and retired personnel, veterans and their families with access to essential goods at preferential prices.
The digital welfare initiative was launched at Defence Headquarters, Abuja, by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, and the Service Chiefs.
Speaking at the event, Akume described the initiative as a practical intervention to improve the welfare of members of the Armed Forces and their families.
He said the platform would leverage digital technology to make quality go...