The Federal Government has met with aggrieved military veterans, following their threats to picket the Defence Headquarters and the Ministry of Defence. He stated that the FG was working on an existing structure that would be all-inclusive, regarding the welfare of the veterans and their families. Speaking on the security debarment allowance, the minister stated that the SDA would be paid in two trenches adding that palliatives would be made available to cushion the effects of fuel subsidy removal. Also, the National Health Insurance scheme is being reviewed to cover the Veterans among others. He said the Minister set up a five-man committee to engage with the ministry on the realisation of improved welfare for the veterans.

Source: Punch November 08, 2023 21:21 UTC