After protest, CDS assures military retirees of consequential pension rise

Following protests, the Chief of Defence Staff assures military retirees of a consequential pension increase, aligning with salary adjustments for serving

“There are peasant masses within the veteran community,” the retired lieutenant colonel said. “The vast majority of us are affected. That is the real issue.”

…Demand implementation of consequential pension increases By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — Scores of retired military personnel on Wednesday protested in Abuja over the alleged non-implementation of consequential adjustments to their pensions following salary increases approved for serving military personnel. The pensioners