MPB Honours 98 Year Old Veteran In Delta

The Military Pensions Board (MPB), honoured 98-year-old ex Warrant Officer, Echenim Emmanuel Ewemiwe at Ute-Erumu near Agbor in Ika North East local government area of Delta State.

The veteran was honoured at his 98th birthday by a delegation from the board led by the Chairman Major General JE Osifo.

Other members of the delegation included Navy Commodore Galadima Ciroma, Director Navy Pensions, Squadron Leader Aliyu Muhammed and Captain Robertson Akpojovwo, Delta State Legion Chairman.

A statement by the Board’s Spokesman Squadron Leader Aliyu Muhammed said the visit was a special gesture in celebration of the veteran’s 98th birthday anniversary.

He said “it was a remarkable milestone and an avenue for the Board’s leadership to identify with one of Nigeria’s oldest military veterans,”.

According to Aliyu, the birthday celebration was marked by colourful cultural performances, traditional dances and the presence of family members, friends and well-wishers who gathered to celebrate the veteran’s life and legacy.

Major General Osifo speaking at the event acknowledged the sacrifices and contributions of all military veterans across the country, reaffirming the Board’s commitment to their welfare and well-being.

He noted that the welfare of veterans remains a priority for the Board.

The family’s representative, Ex MWO Chuks Echenim in a vote of thanks, expressed appreciation to the Chairman for making the journey to Delta State to celebrate with their father and honour him on his special day.

The visit reflects the Military Pensions Board’s recognition of the sacrifices of military veterans and its commitment to upholding their dignity, honouring their service and identifying with them beyond the administration of pensions.

Other dignatories at the event included the traditional leader, Aruwe of Ute-Erumu , clergy members and other leaders of the community.