Group commends military for welfare packages of retirees/Next of Kins of deceased officers

By Tobias Lengnan Dapam

The Nigerian military has received a commendation from the National Security Assessment Group, NSAG, for sustaining the welfare of eligible military retirees/Next of Kins (NOKs) of deceased military personnel.

The group which made this known on Thursday by its President, Abiodun Idowu, said welfare is one of the very motivating factors that will ginger troops to go all out against the enemies of the country.

The observation was in reaction to recent payment of the third tranche of the Security Debarment Allowance (SDA) to eligible military retirees/Next of Kins (NOKs) of deceased military personnel by the Military Pensions Board (MPB).

The group said at this critical time when troops of the AFN are engaged in various military operations across the country, the constant payment of Security Debarment Allowance (SDA) to eligible military retirees/Next of Kins (NOKs) is a reminder that their sacrifices for the country is not in vain.

The president added that the existing smooth relationship that always existed between Chief of Defence Staff, Maj. Gen. C. G. Musa with troops in his line of duty, will get better in terms of welfare for personnel of the AFN.

“We are grateful that the welfare of eligible military retirees/Next of Kins (NOKs) is now being given utmost importance. It is a big relief for the affected especially during this period of economic meltdown.

“Importantly, this is a morale booster for our troops engaged in various military operations across the country. As they fight to provide peace and stability in the country, they are assured that the country is behind them. Their sacrifices is not in vain.

“We therefore urge Nigerians to continue to support the Armed Forces of Nigeria under the indefatigable Chief of Defence Staff, Maj-Gen. C. G. Musa who has a history of success and good relationship with troops in his sojourn in the military,” NSAG added.