By Philip Nwosu
Former Chief of Defence Staff, General Alexander Ogomudia (rtd) has called on Nigerians to support the military to defeat Boko Haram insurgents.
Ogomudia, who spoke on the sideline of the Veteran Day celebration in Lagos, insisted the military needed the support of the public to win the war against insurgents in the North East.
He urged the veteran to do more within their powers to stay alive and enjoy their retirement, calling on serving military officers to prepare for their retirement while in service by ensuring saving of resources that will enable them to set up a business after retirement.
The Chairman of the Nigerian Legion, Lagos Chapter, Mr. Akeem Wolimoh, called on the government to prioritize the welfare of military veterans and their families in national policies.
“The most valuable asset of ex-servicemen is their security intelligence, which they have gathered over the years while in service. Their exposure to regimented activities makes them capable of contributing significantly to community security,” he said.
Addressing concerns about impersonators within the Nigerian Legion, Wolimoh revealed that a revalidation exercise was introduced in 2022 to weed out fake members engaging in illegal activities.