Senator Ahmed Lawan Assures Armed Forces Personnel Wellbeing
Reporting: Mohammed Jinadu
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Defence, Senator Ahmad Lawan, has said that the committee will continue to provide support and resources to enhance the capabilities of the military and well-being of armed forces personnel. Ex-Senate President Lawan Assures on well-being of Armed Forces personnel.
Senator Lawan gave the assurance when he led a delegation of the Committee on an oversight visit to the Defense Space Administration (DSA), the National Defense College, and the Military Pensions Board (MPB), on Monday.
According to Senator Lawan, the visit was part of the Committee’s mandate to monitor and provide oversight for the activities of the Nigerian Armed Forces and its various agencies.
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At the DSA, the Committee had an interactive session with the leadership. The DSA Director-General, Air Vice-Marshal Lanre Oluwatoyin, briefed the Committee on the importance of the agency, its operational capabilities, and its role in enhancing Nigeria’s defense capabilities.
Members of the Committee commended the leadership of the DSA for their efforts and pledged continued support for the administration.
At the Defense College, the Commandant, Rear Admiral Olumuyiwa Olotu, received the Committee and provided insights into the College’s training programs, curriculum, and facilities. The Committee expressed satisfaction with the College’s efforts to train and develop officers for leadership roles in the Nigerian Armed Forces.
On his part, the Chairman of the Military Pensions Board, Air Vice Marshal Paul Ichibor Irumheson, presented the Committee with an overview of the Board’s operations, challenges, and proposed solutions.
Senator Lawan, in his remarks, emphasized the importance of ensuring timely payment of pensions to retired military personnel and their families.
