Retired military personnel have renewed demands for the implementation of pension adjustments arising from salary increases approved for serving members of the Armed Forces.
The retirees attempted to stage a protest around the Ministry of Defence in Abuja but security personnel restricted access to the location.
The pensioners argued that consequential adjustments should be reflected in their retirement benefits following changes to salaries for serving personnel.
Their protest formed part of a wider series of complaints over pensions, allowances and other entitlements.
The latest action followed an earlier confrontation in which serving security personnel prevented veterans from assembling at the ministry.
The Ministry of Defence responded by reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to resolving concerns about veterans’ welfare.
Defence Minister Christopher Musa, represented by Permanent Secretary Richard Pheelangwah, acknowledged the sacrifices made by retired personnel and said their welfare remained a government priority.
The ministry said pension and wage adjustment issues were receiving attention from the relevant military, pension and financial authorities.
Officials said the objective was to reach a solution that was fair, financially sustainable and capable of implementation.
The retirees, however, have continued to press for faster action, arguing that delayed adjustments weaken the value of pensions during a period of high living costs.
The dispute highlights the broader challenge of ensuring that military compensation reforms extend consistently from active service into retirement benefits.
