Abuja: The Chairman, Military Pensions Board (MPB), AVM Mikail Abdulraheem, has pledged to fast-track pension administration and strengthen transparency for military retirees to avoid delays in payment of their pensions. Abdulraheem made the pledge during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Board, Sqn.-Ldr. Aliyu Mohammed, stated that the visit was part of a renewed push to tighten coordination between the MPB and the Ministry of Defence. The MPB Chairman emphasized that the engagement aimed to remove bureaucratic bottlenecks, align policies, and improve the speed and accuracy of pension payments to retired military personnel and their next-of-kin.
Efficient pension administration is considered not only a welfare issue but also a matter of honour, trust, and morale within the Armed Forces. ‘Our focus is clear: timely, transparent, and efficient pension services that uphold the dignity of re
tired officers and soldiers who served the nation with distinction,’ Abdulraheem stated.
He further explained that the Board was advancing reforms designed to modernize pension processes, enhance accountability, and improve service delivery across all categories of retirees. In addition, stronger collaboration with the Ministry of Defence and other stakeholders would help address long-standing challenges in pension administration and ensure sustainable improvements.
Abdulraheem reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to service excellence, stressing that pensioners must feel the impact of reforms through prompt and reliable access to their entitlements.
In response, Defence Minister Gen. Musa described pension administration as a critical pillar of military welfare and institutional credibility, emphasizing that its values are reflected by how a nation treats its retirees. He assured the MPB of the Ministry’s support in initiatives aimed at strengthening pension systems and improving outcomes for retired personn
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Musa reiterated that the Federal Government remains committed to protecting the welfare and dignity of both serving and retired members of the Armed Forces, adding that continuous reforms are necessary to sustain confidence.