The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru said that the federal government has approved the sum of N134,749,953,243.69 for the security debarment remittance for military veterans.
This declaration was made at ministerial briefing by the minister of defence on the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration on Friday.
He highlighted that the allowance acceptance expresses the government’s dedication to the welfare of all former military personnel.
The minister stated that the Security Debarment Allowance for previously excluded veterans will be phased in beginning in January 2023.
He said, “To demonstrate our commitment to veterans’ welfare, the FG has approved the sum of N134,749,953,243.69 for security debarment allowance. By this, all veterans who retired/discharged honourably from the services of the Armed Forces of Nigeria will reap this benefit. Our service personnel and veterans deserve the best, and the best they will get.
“The successes recorded by our armed forces have only served as encouragement to persevere until victory is finally assured and all our displaced citizens return home. We, therefore, look forward to adopting a proactive approach to combating our security challenges by harnessing our intelligence resources and having strong partnerships with our West African neighbours.
“The Federal Government will also continue to facilitate the armed forces with combat capabilities, training and ammunitions to minimize the numbers of casualties due to operations. We are believing that the good deeds and focus of Mr President to put an end to all insecurities quickly will be achieved.”
Further speaking, the minister expressed that the nation has been managing major inner security challenges for a period of 10 years, which has burdened assets and the tactical powers.
“The Military of Nigeria has adapted to these situations, not including the costs as far as extreme penance being paid by our soldiers. I can say what is going on is progressively improving, taking into account where we were before now”, the minister said closing his remark.
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