A group of discharged Nigerian soldiers on Thursday resumed their protest in Abuja, demanding payment of long-overdue entitlements.
The ex-servicemen had earlier suspended their demonstrations on August 4, following a meeting with officials from the Ministries of Defence and Finance, during which they were assured that payments would be made by August 10.
Gathering once again at the Ministry of Finance headquarters in the Federal Capital Territory, the protesters accused the authorities of neglect and failing to honour the agreement reached last month.
One of the protesters, identified as Mama G, explained their decision to return to the streets.
“We are here because the promises made to us were never fulfilled. We had no choice but to return to the streets. This time around, the protest will be massive,” Mama G said.
This latest action follows years of similar demonstrations by retired soldiers, who have repeatedly complained of neglect and unfair treatment.
As of the time of filing this report, the Ministry of Defence, Defence Headquarters, and the Military Pension Board had yet to release an official statement.
