The Nigerian Legion, Lagos State Chapter, has sought stronger collaboration with the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC) to improve the welfare, reintegration and economic empowerment of retired military personnel.
The call was made when the executive members of the Nigerian Legion, Lagos State Chapter, led by its Chairman, Deputy Commander General Wolimoh Olawale, paid a courtesy visit to the Commandant of NAFRC, Air Vice Marshal Nnaemeka Ilo, at the Centre’s headquarters in Oshodi, Lagos.
During the visit, DCG Olawale reaffirmed the Legion’s commitment to working closely with military leadership and relevant institutions to advance the collective interests and well-being of former service personnel.
Responding, AVM Ilo reiterated NAFRC’s commitment to preparing retiring military personnel for life after service through comprehensive professional training and resettlement programmes.
Sustainable Sources
He encouraged veterans to take advantage of cooperative societies and government-supported initiatives to establish sustainable sources of livelihood after leaving military service.
The Commandant also assured the delegation of NAFRC’s readiness to provide the necessary guidance and support in line with the Centre’s mandate
AVM Ilo urged the Nigerian Legion to maintain regular engagement with NAFRC and sustain its support for retired personnel, stressing the importance of continuous interaction in addressing the needs and challenges of the veteran community.
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Cultural and Regional Divides
He further called on veterans to promote unity, resolve grievances through recognised leadership structures and preserve the spirit of solidarity across ethnic, cultural and regional divides.
On national security, the Commandant encouraged retired military personnel to contribute to national security efforts by providing timely and credible intelligence to relevant security and law enforcement agencies.
Interactive Platform
To strengthen relationships between retiring personnel and the veteran community, AVM Ilo expressed commitment to establishing an interactive platform where members of the Nigerian Legion and personnel approaching retirement could engage on issues of common interest.
He therefore urged the Legion’s leadership to work out the modalities for commencing the proposed interactive sessions.
The engagement underscores the importance of sustained institutional collaboration in addressing veterans’ welfare, facilitating post-service transition and ensuring that retired military personnel continue to contribute meaningfully to national development and security.
