The Retired Army, Navy, Air Force Officers Association (RANAOA) has expressed concern over the Military Pension Board’s failure to implement the recently approved minimum wage for its members.
Although the new wage structure was enacted into law a month ago and has been adopted by the Federal Government and most state governments for the past two months, RANAOA members have not yet seen its effects.
RANAOA’s publicity secretary, Yusuf Abdulmalik, stated in Kano that despite ongoing communications with the board, no progress has been made. He called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene, emphasizing the urgency of implementing the new wage structure, which is now part of the law.
Abdulmalik highlighted that the delay in implementation has exacerbated the financial strain on their members, as the cost of goods and services has surged since the new wage law came into effect at various government levels.
He also urged that the implementation be accompanied by back payments and requested that these arrears be paid in full rather than in installments, which would be less beneficial to members.
Furthermore, Abdulmalik stressed the need for transparency regarding payments credited to members by the board. He noted that recent payment alerts lacked details, making it difficult for members to track their payments and identify any outstanding amounts. He called for more detailed information to be provided, as it would help members understand which payments have been made and which are still pending.
