In a renewed move to reposition the Nigerian veterans’ welfare agenda, the Chairman of the National Council of Nigerian Legion, Grace Henry, has initiated strategic engagement with the leadership of the Military Pension Board (MPB).
The meeting is part of her broader mission to foster collaboration and strengthen synergy with key institutions responsible for veterans’ welfare and pension administration in Nigeria.
The Chairman made this known when she paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the (MPB) in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.
The visit marks her first formal assignment.
Henry emphasised the need for stronger institutional cooperation between the Nigerian Legion and the Military Pensions Board.
She described the Legion, which is administered by military veterans themselves, as a “critical partner in the management of the post-service life of our gallant personnel.
“The time has come for the Nigerian Legion and the Military Pensions Board to work more closely.
“We owe it to the veterans’ community to ensure that their welfare is not just a priority on paper but a lived reality. I believe collaboration is the way forward.”
Her remarks signal a shift toward more proactive engagement between veteran-led institutions and statutory agencies, which observers say could usher in a new era of reform-minded leadership in veterans affairs.
Responding, the Chairman Military Pensions Board (MPB), Air Vice Marshal Abubakar Adamu welcomed the initiative and pledged the Board’s commitment to enhanced service delivery.
He noted that the welfare of veterans remains the MPB’s core priority, affirming his readiness to work with the Nigerian Legion to improve pension processing, gratuity disbursement, and overall post-service care.
“We are open to collaboration with the Legion.
“We share a common purpose, to serve those who have served our nation. Any step that brings added value to veterans’ lives will be pursued with full dedication,” he said.
The Nigerian Legion, established by Act of Parliament, serves as the official body for coordinating the affairs of retired military personnel.
Under Henry’s leadership, the organisation appears poised to reassert its relevance as a frontline advocate for veterans’ dignity, benefits, and reintegration into society.