In a TikTok video, she revealed that after 31 years of service, she was paid only ₦8 million, an amount she says can’t even buy a plot of land.
She urged the FG to value soldiers’ role in national security and ensure fair benefits for retirees, as other ex-personnel in the video shared similar grievances, sparking widespread reactions online.
A retired Nigerian soldier has slammed the FG for gifting $100,000 to each Super Falcons player after their WAFCON win while neglecting veterans.
In a TikTok video, she revealed that after 31 years of service, she was paid only ₦8 million, an amount she says can’t even buy a plot of land.
In the video, she said, “Imagine, I served for 31 years and they’re giving me 8 million that is not enough to buy a plot of land for myself. I served them, gave my life for them.”
“When I was in the army you wouldn’t know me. Majority of them can’t recognize me now as I’ve left the job. They were frustrating me up and down. Now, pay us the money they refused.”
She continued, “Pay us parking allowance they refused, pay us SAD they refused to pay us. By right, as you reach 30 years in service they’re supposed to pay us our SDA approved by the Nigeria defense.”
“They’re giving me ₦3.4 million which isn’t up to half as somebody that has served up to 31 years.”
“If army happens to go for strike in 24 hours, the whole country Nigeria sink. They’ll bomb that villa wey e dey. We’re giving our life for them and yet, they’re not recognizing soldiers. Can he stand for one minute without a soldier behind him?”
She urged the FG to value soldiers’ role in national security and ensure fair benefits for retirees, as other ex-personnel in the video shared similar grievances, sparking widespread reactions online.
