Mr Buhari pledged the government’s commitment to the welfare of veterans by ensuring prompt payment of their pension and other entitlements.
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved N134.7 billion for the payment of Security Debarment Allowance to all military veterans.
‘‘However, in order to capture all veterans hitherto excluded from the payment of the SDA, I have approved a review of the effective date of the Manual of Financial Administration for the Armed Forces of Nigeria 2017.Mr Buhari also expressed delight that Defence Health Maintenance Limited was living up to expectations in providing healthcare services to the veterans, noting the expansion of the reach of their services through the establishment of Zonal and State offices.
He also lauded the efforts of the military in addressing ethnic and religious tensions in some communities. Mr Buhari reiterated that he would hand over ”a Nigeria that is free from insecurity to the next generation of leaders.” “The potential of ex-servicemen is enormous and can indeed be tapped for national development,” he said.
He, therefore, implored all citizens to refrain from detrimental actions and statements that threaten national unity and integration but rather engage in positive actions that unite the country. Mr Buhari also encouraged all to donate generously in support of the veterans and dependents of fallen heroes.
The Minister of Defence, Bashir Magashi, a retired major general, pledged that the ministry would continue to ensure the prompt payment of the entitlements and death benefits of the deceased servicemen.
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