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By Sumaila Ogbaje
The Military Pensions Board (MPB) and the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission have discussed the implementation of the new national minimum wage and its implications for retired military personnel.
The Chairman of MPB, AVM Mikail Abdulraheem, received a delegation from the Commission during an official visit to the Board’s headquarters on Monday in Abuja.
This is contained in a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the board, Sqn.-Ldr. Aliyu Mohammed.
Mohammed said the visit focused on the implementation of the new minimum wage and its implications for the pension structure of retired military personnel.
In his remarks, MPB Chairman reaffirmed the board’s commitment to ensuring that pensioners benefited from approved wage and pension adjustments.
He described the implementation as a priority, given its direct implications for the welfare of retired servicemen and women.
Abdulraheem said the board remained committed to the prompt, transparent and dignified payment of pensions.
He said the MPB would continue to prioritise the welfare of retired members of the Armed Forces.
During the visit, the delegation received briefings on the board’s processes for reviewing pension entitlements, validating records and ensuring that approved adjustments were reflected in pension payments.
The delegation also interacted with management staff and observed the systems established by the Board to promote accuracy and timely payment. (NAN)