Mohammed Badaru, the minister of defense, announced on Friday that the federal government had authorized N134,749,953,243.69 for retired military personnel’s security debarment allowance.
The minister claims that the allowance’s approval demonstrates the government’s dedication to the welfare of veterans.
Retired military personnel protested across the nation on multiple occasions during the previous government of Muhammadu Buhari due to delays in the implementation of the debarment allowance.
However, Badaru, who was speaking at the ministerial briefing to launch activities for the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration, pointed out that the Security Debarment Allowance for the previously excluded veterans will be implemented gradually.
The minister praised the armed forces for remaining focused and undaunted in their determination to defeat and overcome security threats facing the country while promising to train and equip military personnel with combat capabilities and contemporary gear to reduce casualties during operations.
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