The Minister of Defense, Major General Bashir Magashi (retd.), has said a total of 102 ex-Biafran soldiers that were granted presidential pardon have been included for the payment of gratuity and other emolument by the Military Pensions Board.
He said this on Friday in Abuja, during the ministerial briefing to inaugurate the 2022 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration.
He said, “It will interest you to know that the Military Pensions Board just concluded the documentation of ex-Biafran service personnel totalling 102 who were pardoned by Mr President.”
“The war ended 51 years ago and many of those involved are no longer alive but those with genuine complaints can come forward with their claims for consideration.”
He also added that the payment of gratuities and pensions to retired military personnel had been prompt and regular, stating that the ministry in conjunction with the Military Pensions Board conducts regular verification exercises for military pensioners to streamline and check leakages in the system.