By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna
The Military Pensions Board (MPB) has apologized to pensioners over delays in payment for the new pension rates approved by the federal government. In a press statement signed by Air Vice Marshal Chairman Paul Irumheson, the Board expressed appreciation for the cooperation, patience, and understanding of its pensioners as it carries out its statutory functions.
The Board clarified that the ongoing electronic verification exercise is a routine exercise aimed at authenticating the accurate strength of pensioners on the pension payroll to enable adequate budgeting and planning ¹. It appealed to pensioners to disregard insinuations linking the verification exercise to the payment delay, emphasizing that the delay is due to non-release of funds.
According to AVM Irumheson, the electronic verification system allows pensioners to verify from home, eliminating security risks, transportation costs, and financial burdens associated with physical verification, particularly for those residing abroad. The exercise has been successful so far.
The Board assured veterans that no pensioner will be short-changed of their entitlements, including arrears. It is working closely with relevant authorities to secure funds and is transparently briefing the 5-man Ministerial Standing Committee on progress.
Pensioners are encouraged to check with the committee for updates, as it serves as the bridge between the Veterans Community and the Board. The MPB appealed for patience, prioritizing the welfare of its esteemed veterans and committing to paying outstanding entitlements as soon as possible.
Tags
Breaking News