The premises of the federal ministry of finance Abuja was a beehive of activities as members of the Ex Service Men and Families welfare association of Nigeria converge on the venue for a peaceful protest. The war veterans drawn from across the country were seen brandishing placards with various inscriptions signaling what they referred to as perceived neglect by the federal government. Top among their demands to president mohammadu Buhari is for approval of payment of minimum wage arrears of pension approved by the federal government for their members since April 2019. President of the Association, Anthony Abass further made case for refund of monies deducted from the pension of medically discharged officers and soldiers. Having fought to unit the country,the War veterans assured of their support to ongoing onslaught by the military and other security agencies against terrorism, banditry and other security concerns in Nigeria.
