Veterans of the Nigerian Armed Forces have demanded the immediate implementation of the approved N250,000 minimum wage for military personnel, warning that they may embark on a peaceful protest if the delay continues.
The demand was raised on Monday during a retreat attended by more than 70 retired military officers at the Armed Forces Headquarters Command Mess 1 in Abuja.
The veterans expressed frustration over what they described as prolonged delays in the execution of a salary review they said had already received legislative approval and presidential assent.
This meeting was expected to be attended by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede. However, he was represented by five senior military officers, who informed participants that the CDS was attending an official engagement at the Presidential Villa.
Speaking after the gathering, one of the organisers, retired Colonel Innocent Azubike, said the veterans submitted documents detailing their position on the salary review
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