Group Seeks Presidential Intervention Over Delay in Military Pensions Board Appointment*
Abuja, Nigeria The Servant Leadership and Good Governance Coalition has called on His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to urgently intervene in the delayed implementation of the appointment of Air Vice Marshal Abubakar Idris Adamu (Rtd) as Chairman of the Military Pensions Board (MPB).
In a statement issued on Friday and signed by its National Chairman, Comrade Mohammed Umar, the Coalition expressed deep concern that five months after presidential approval was granted, AVM Adamu (Rtd) is yet to assume office. The group described the delay as “unexplained and worrisome.”
The Coalition noted that AVM Adamu (Rtd) was appointed with effect from December 1, 2025, with a mandate to enhance transparency and efficiency in the administration of pensions for retired military personnel. It lamented that the continued delay in his resumption raises serious questions about possible obstruction of a presidential directive.
“Why is AVM Adamu (Rtd) being deliberately prevented from resuming his statutory role?” the statement queried.
Providing historical context, the Coalition recalled that the Military Pensions Board was established in 1975 as the Directorate of Military Pensions before undergoing successive restructurings to become the MPB in 2003. It noted that, historically, both serving military officers and civilians have been appointed to lead the Board, and implementation of presidential approvals has always been swift.
The group emphasized that the MPB plays a critical role in managing pensions for retired personnel of the Nigerian Army, Navy, and Air Force through its specialized directorates, all guided by an established Standing Operating Procedure.
According to the statement, further delay in implementing the appointment risks undermining confidence in the system and adversely affecting the welfare of military veterans who depend on the Board for timely pension administration.
The Coalition therefore urged President Tinubu to “reinforce his directive” by ensuring the immediate implementation of AVM Adamu’s appointment. It added that swift action would uphold the integrity of presidential decisions, strengthen good governance, and reassure retired military personnel of the government’s commitment to their welfare.
“Resolving this issue promptly will restore public trust in the administration of military pensions and affirm the sanctity of presidential appointments,” the statement concluded.
Signed:
Comrade Mohammed Umar
National Chairman
The Servant Leadership and Good Governance Coalition
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