By Chuks Oyema-Aziken
Air Vice Marshal Mikail Abdulraheem has been appointed the new Chairman of the Military Pensions Board.
Squadron Leader Aliyu Mohammed, Public Relations Officer of the Military Pensions Board, disclosed this in a press release.
He stated that the new chairman’s assumption of office marks a significant step in the Board’s ongoing drive toward enhanced efficiency, transparency, and improved service delivery for military retirees and their families.
“AVM Abdulraheem brings with him an impressive record of professional excellence,” the statement read. “A member of the 42 Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy, he has served the Nigerian Air Force with distinction for nearly three decades.”
“He is a graduate of the prestigious National Defence College in Bangladesh and holds advanced academic qualifications, including a Master’s Degree in Security Management Studies, a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, and another degree in Accounting. His professional affiliations extend to global and national institutions, such as the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and the National Institute of Accountants.
“Throughout his career, he has held critical command and financial management roles, ranging from Managing Director of the Nigerian Air Force Properties Limited to senior finance positions at the Defence Intelligence Agency and the Office of the National Security Adviser.
“His depth of experience in organizational leadership, fiscal administration, and strategic planning uniquely positions him to elevate pension management and strengthen the welfare system for veterans,” the Board stated.
“The Board is confident that under his leadership, ongoing reforms will be deepened, stakeholder engagement will be strengthened, and the dignity and well-being of retired military personnel will remain at the forefront of operations.”
