The Nigerian Legion, has distanced itself from a protest staged by some persons claiming to be protesting for the rights of former Nigerian soldiers.
President of the Nigerian Legion, General Abdulmalik Jibrin (Rtd), who spoke to journalists after a meeting with veterans in Abuja, explained that direct confrontation with the government is unbecoming of military discipline and what was inculcated into soldiers while in military service.
He accused the protesters of politicizing their issues with the aim of undermining the leadership of the Legion and that of government.
According to General Abdulmalik, government has been making efforts to address the concerns of retired soldiers.
The president of the legion gave an assurance that the federal government would soon settle all outstanding debts owed to Legion members, including salary arrears.
He observed that even though the Legion has existed for over sixty years, it has never been so supported, more especially as president Bola Tinubu has recently approved an increase in the financial aid by five hundred million Naira and two hundred million Naira from the National Assembly.
General Abdulmalik called on those who claimed to be championing the rights of retired soldiers to refrain from actions that demoralize leadership and instead adopt constructive methods.
