- Says it is morale booster for troops
Chuks Oyema-Aziken
National Security Assessment Group, NSAG, has commended the Armed Forces of Nigeria for continuing to uphold the welfare of eligible military retirees/Next of Kins (NOKs) of deceased military personnel.
NASG said welfare is one of the very motivating factors that will ginger our troops to go all out against the enemies of the country.
The group made the observation in reaction to recent payment of the third tranche of the Security Debarment Allowance (SDA) to eligible military retirees/Next of Kins (NOKs) of deceased military personnel by the Military Pensions Board (MPB).
The commendation is contained in a press release on Thursday by NSAG President, Abiodun Idowu.
NSAG said at this critical time when troops of the AFN are engaged in various military operations across the country, the constant payment of Security Debarment Allowance (SDA) to eligible military retirees/Next of Kins (NOKs) is a reminder that their sacrifices for the country is not in vain.
The group said that with the very excellent human relationship the Chief of Defence Staff, Maj. Gen. C. G. Musa have always had with troops in his line of duty, it will definitely get better in terms of welfare for personnel of the AFN.
According to the group “We are grateful that the welfare of eligible military retirees/Next of Kins (NOKs) is now being given utmost importance. It is a big relief for the affected especially during this period of economic meltdown.
“Importantly, this is a morale booster for our troops engaged in various military operations across the country. As they fight to provide peace and stability in the country, they are assured that the country is behind them. Their sacrifices is not in vain.
“We therefore urge Nigerians to continue to support the Armed Forces of Nigeria under the indefatigable Chief of Defence Staff, Maj-Gen. C. G. Musa who has a history of success and good relationship with troops in his sojourn in the military,” NSAG added.
