Pension Arrears: Retired soldiers protest in Abuja

Retired soldiers are currently protesting at the Federal Ministry of Finance, Abuja, over the non-payment of their pension arrears.

The ex-servicemen are appealing to the Federal Government to approve the payment of minimum wage arrears accruing to them between 2019 till date.

They are also demanding a stop on all deductions on the pension of all retired medical officers as well as the inclusion of officers who fought during the civil war on the military pension scheme.

A representative of the retired soldiers, Anthony Agbas, who delivered a letter to officials at the Ministry of Finance told Channels Television that they are hopeful that their demands will be met without further delay, following the peaceful protest.