In a renewed drive to advance the welfare of Nigerian veterans, the Chairman of the National Council of the Nigerian Legion, Ms Grace Henry, has solicited for synergy with the Military Pensions Board (MPB).
Henry made the request on Wednesday, during a courtesy visit to the Chairman of MPB, AVM Abubakar Adamu, at the Board’s headquarters in Abuja.
This is contained in a statement by the Media Adviser to the Legion Chair, Chief Abdul Lauya, on Wednesday in Abuja.
She said the visit formed part of her broader strategic mission to foster collaboration with institutions responsible for veterans’ welfare and pension administration in Nigeria.
Ms Henry emphasised the importance of strong institutional partnerships, noting that the Nigerian Legion, composed of veterans themselves, remained a vital stakeholder in the post-service wellbeing of ex-servicemen and women.
According to her, the time has come for the Nigerian Legion and the MPB to work more closely.
“We owe it to our veterans to ensure their welfare is not merely a policy aspiration but a lived reality. I believe that collaboration is the key to achieving that goal,” she said.
In his response, the Chairman of the board, AVM Adamu, welcomed the initiative and expressed the Board’s readiness to strengthen ties with the Nigerian Legion.
He reaffirmed the board’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of retired military personnel.
“We are open to collaboration with the Legion.
“We share a common mission—to serve those who have served the nation. Any initiative that adds value to veterans’ lives will be pursued with full commitment,” AVM Adamu said.
