War veterans lament neglect, beg Tinubu on welfare

Retired soldiers under the aegis of the Nigerian War Veterans in Ogun State, have written an open letter to President Bola Tinubu, lamenting neglect of their welfare packages including pension.

 They submitted that neglecting their needs could demoralise serving soldiers across the country.

 This was contained in a letter jointly signed by the chairman and secretary of the body, Fatai Shorinmade and Ogundairo Victor, a copy of which was made available to newsmen in Abeokuta.

 The veterans highlighted the significance of addressing the welfare concerns of both active soldiers and retired war veterans.

 According to the body, delay in receiving welfare payments had led to protests among retired war veterans, raising concerns about the government’s commitment to honouring its obligations to those who have served their country.

 “We implore our president to adequately look into the welfare of our war veterans, which could also boost the morale of our fighting soldiers,” the body pleaded.

 They, however, commended the president’s efforts in fighting corruption in the country.

 The retired soldiers, who served for 35 years in various departments across the country before their retirements, expressed their gratitude to Tinubu for taking decisive actions during a critical period in Nigeria’s history.

 “We commend the efforts and the spirit of the fighting soldiers whose dedication is now yielding tangible results nationwide,” they said.