The Chairman of the Military Pensions Board (MPB), Air Vice Marshal Mikail Abdulraheem, has paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional collaboration within the defence sector.
The visit, which took place on Thursday, January 9, 2026, underscores the MPB Chairman’s strategic engagement with key defence stakeholders aimed at reinforcing policy alignment and enhancing coordination on matters relating to the administration of military pensions and the welfare of retired service personnel and their Next-of-Kin.
During the engagement, Air Vice Marshal Abdulraheem reaffirmed the Board’s unwavering commitment to transparency, efficiency and service excellence in the management of military pension affairs.
He emphasized the importance of sustained cooperation between the Military Pensions Board and the Ministry of Defence to ensure the timely, accurate and seamless delivery of pension services to beneficiaries.

The Chairman further noted that the Board is intensifying reforms designed to uphold the dignity, welfare and overall wellbeing of retired military personnel, in line with national defence and social welfare objectives.
The Military Pensions Board reiterated its resolve to deepen partnerships with relevant institutions to improve service delivery and strengthen confidence in the military pension administration system.
The visit reflects the Board’s proactive approach to stakeholder engagement and its dedication to safeguarding the interests of those who have served the nation.
