Military Pensions Board pledges faster, transparent pension administration for Nigerian retirees

*AVM Mikail Abdulraheem, Chairman of the Military Pensions Board, affirms that   efficient pension administration as a welfare issue is also a matter of honour, trust and morale within the Armed Forces, stating that timely, transparent and efficient pension services uphold the dignity of retired Officers and soldiers who served the country with distinction

Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect

AVM Mikail Abdulraheem, Chairman, Military Pensions Board (MPB), has pledged to fast-track pension administration, and strengthen transparency for military retirees to avoid delays in payment of their pensions.

Abdulraheem stated this during a courtesy visit to Gen. Christopher Musa (Rtd.), Honourable Minister for Defence.

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The visit was said to have indicated a renewed determination by Defence authorities, to deliver faster and more transparent pension services, as well as to restore confidence among military retirees in Nigeria.

Sqn.-Ldr. Aliyu Mohammed, Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Board, in a statement Saturday, January 10, 2026, said Musa’s visit was part of a renewed push to tighten coordination between the MPB and the Ministry of Defence.

The statement noted Abdulraheem, Chairman of Military Pensions Board, said that the engagement was aimed at removing bureaucratic bottlenecks, aligning policies and improving the speed and accuracy of pension payments to retired military personnel and their next-of-kin.

According to him, efficient pension administration is not only a welfare issue, but also a matter of honour, trust and morale within the Armed Forces.

He also stated: “Our focus is clear: timely, transparent and efficient pension services that uphold the dignity of retired officers and soldiers who served the nation with distinction,” he said.

Abdulraheem explained that the Board was advancing reforms, designed to modernise pension processes, enhance accountability and improve service delivery across all categories of retirees.

The Chairman of the MPB assured that stronger collaboration with the Ministry of Defence and other stakeholders would help to address long-standing challenges in pension administration, and ensure sustainable improvements.

Reaffirming the Board’s commitment to service excellence, he said that pensioners must feel the impact of reforms through prompt and reliable access to their entitlements.

Responding during the visit, Defence Minister Gen. Musa (Rtd.) described pension administration as a critical pillar of military welfare and institutional credibility, adding its values are reflected by how a nation treats its retirees.

The Minister as well assured the MPB of the Ministry’s support in initiatives aimed at strengthening pension systems and improving outcomes for retired personnel.

He restated that the Federal Government remained committed to protecting the welfare and dignity of both serving and retired members of the Armed Forces, adding that continuous reforms were necessary to sustain confidence.

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