The Chairman of the Military Pensions Board (MPB), Air Vice Marshal M. Abdulraheem, has received a delegation from the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC) to discuss the implementation of the new national minimum wage and its implications for the pension structure of retired military personnel.
The meeting took place at the Board’s headquarters in Abuja during an official visit by the Commission’s delegation.
In a press statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Military Pensions Board, Squadron Leader Aliyu Mohammed, the Chairman expressed appreciation for the visit and reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to ensuring that retired military personnel benefit from approved wage and pension adjustments.
Abdulraheem described the implementation of the new minimum wage as a priority for the Board, given its direct implications for the welfare and financial well-being of retired servicemen and women.
During the engagement, the delegation was briefed on the Board’s procedures for reviewing pension entitlements, validating pensioners’ records and ensuring that approved adjustments are accurately reflected in pension payments.
Members of the delegation also interacted with the Board’s management staff and observed the systems established to promote accuracy, transparency and timely payment of pensions.
The visit provided an opportunity for both institutions to discuss issues surrounding the implementation of the new minimum wage within the military pension structure.
The Military Pensions Board reiterated its commitment to the prompt, transparent and dignified payment of pensions, stressing that the welfare of retired members of the Armed Forces remains central to its responsibilities.
By SpyeTV
