A group of former Nigerian Army personnel on Monday staged a peaceful protest at the Federal Ministry of Finance headquarters in Abuja, demanding the immediate settlement of their outstanding entitlements.
The retired soldiers, who officially exited the military on July 1, 2024, carried placards outlining their demands. These include the full payment of their gratuities and Salary Deductions Allowance (SDA) based on the revised national minimum wage, disbursement of contributions to the military housing scheme, NAWIS/BenFund payments, and their packing allowances.
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In a video circulating on social media, the ex-soldiers expressed deep frustration, lamenting the prolonged delay in receiving their benefits despite years of dedicated service.
“We have fulfilled our part by serving this country faithfully. Now, it is the government’s duty to honour its promise and pay what is due to us,” one protester said.