By Tony Obiechina, Abuja
The Ministry of Defence on Friday presented bank drafts worth over N2.6 billion to the families of military personnel who died in active service between 2021 and 2022.
On hand to make the presentation to the Next of Kins of the deceased armed forces personnel was the Defence Minister, Major General Bashir Salihi Magashi, ably assisted by the Permanent Secretary, Dr Ibrahim Abubakar Kana at a ceremony in the Ministry’s headquarters (Ship House) Abuja.
A total of 804 beneficiaries comprising the Nigerian Army 644; Nigerian Navy 70 and Nigerian Airforce 90 received their bank drafts at the ceremony.
Speaking during the presentations, the Defence Minister while sympathising with the beneficiaries for the loss of their loved ones, advised them to make judicious use of the money by investing it appropriately.
General Magashi said the Federal Government will never forget the sacrifices made by the fallen heroes, adding that the government could not compensate them enough for their sacrifices to the country.
