Economic hardship: FG unveils digital welfare scheme for Armed Forces personnel, veterans

The Federal Government on Thursday unveiled an online discount shop to provide affordable access to essential goods for Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and their families.
The initiative, according to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, was part of efforts to strengthen the welfare framework for those serving and those who had served the nation.
Akume, who made this known at the launch of the Armed Forces of Nigeria Personnel Online Discount Shop, said the welfare of military personnel extended beyond the provision of operational capabilities to ensuring the wellbeing of personnel and their families.
He said the initiative would improve access to...