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Defence Ministry Presents N2.6bln Cheque To Families Of 804 Deceased Officers, Men

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April 29, 2023
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Defence Ministry Presents N2.6bln Cheque To Families Of 804 Deceased Officers, Men
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By Deborah Coker

Abuja – The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has presented cheques totaling N2,597,744,287.00 to families of 804 deceased officers and men of the Armed Forces.

The cheque presentation, which took place in Abuja on Friday was under the 2021/2022 Group Life Assurance Scheme of the Armed Forces.

The Minister of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, in his remarks after the presentation of the bank drafts to the beneficiaries, urged them to utilise the money judiciously.

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Magashi said that though the money was not much, but it could provide them with some level of comfort.

“I believe these cheques will help in ensuring and provide you with some level of comfort.

“We as a ministry and government will continue to provide you with comfort, because we cherished the services rendered by our deceased men and officers.

“We are not happy with their deaths, but happy they died in service to the nation, and we believe they have done the country proud.

“So, this presentation is a step in the right direction, and I urge you to utilise the money judiciously to provide some comfort for yourselves and the children left behind ,” the minister said.

The some of beneficiaries with other dignitaries at the presentation of the cheque on Friday in Abuja
Some of the beneficiaries, who spoke commended the Federal Government and the ministry for the concern shown.

They added that the money would go a long way in alleviating the hardship the sudden and untimely demise of their breadwinners loved ones had foisted on them.

They urged the Federal Government to continue with the good works.

Only next of kin of 644 deceased Army Officers and men, next of kin of 70 deceased Nigerian Navy officers and men and next of kin of 90 deceased officers and men of the Nigerian Air Force attended the cheque presentation event. (NAN/vitalnewsngr.com)

 

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