Defence Minister reaffirms FG commitment to veterans’ welfare

By Kingsley Omonobi
ABUJA — The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa (retd.), has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to addressing the welfare, remuneration and pension concerns of military veterans.
Musa gave the assurance during a courtesy visit by representatives of military veterans to the Ministry of Defence, Ship House, Abuja, on Wednesday.
The minister, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Mr Richard Pheelangwah, acknowledged the sacrifices and distinguished service of Nigeria’s military veterans, stressing that their welfare remained a priority of the Federal Government.
A statement by the Director of Information and...