A SPECIAL APPEAL FOR PRESIDENTIAL INTERVENTION: REINFORCEMENT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF AVM A.I. ADAMU (RTD) AS CHAIRMAN, MILITARY PENSIONS BOARD

A SPECIAL APPEAL FOR PRESIDENTIAL INTERVENTION: REINFORCEMENT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF AVM A.I. ADAMU (RTD) AS CHAIRMAN, MILITARY PENSIONS BOARD

*Submitted by*  
Good Governance and Sustainable Democratic Forum  


*1. BACKGROUND MILITARY PENSIONS BOARD (MPB)*

The Military Pensions Board was established in 1975 as the Directorate of Military Pensions (DPM). Prior to 1974, payment of pensions and other benefits to military retirees was handled by the Federal Ministry of Establishments.

Following massive retirements after the Civil War, the body was renamed the Military Pensions Assessments Board (MPAB). Further restructuring in 2003 led to its current name, the Military Pensions Board (MPB), with the designation Director replaced by Chairman.

*Structure:*  
To effectively discharge its statutory responsibilities, the MPB is organized into four directorates  
- Directorate of Army Pensions  
- Directorate of Navy Pensions  
- Directorate of Air Force Pensions  
- Directorate of Finance and Accounts (DFA), headed by a Director seconded from the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation.

Operations are guided by a Standing Operating Procedure (SOP) which stipulates job descriptions, regulations, and procedures for all duties and services within the Board.


*2. CHRONICLE OF LEADERSHIP  MILITARY PENSIONS BOARD (1975 – Present)*
S/N Rank Name Designation From To
1 .Mr J.A. Awosika Chairman 1975 1976
2 .Mr Onoche Chairman 1976 1977
3 .Mr Fakumoju Chairman 1977 1978
4 .Mr D. Usman Chairman 1978 1979
5 .Lt Col D. Oraka Chairman 1979 1980
6 .Lt Col P.O. Onyekweli Director Aug 1981 31 Aug 1983
7 .Lt Col O.I. Ejumabone Director 1 Sep 1983 10 Apr 1984
8 .Lt Col P.O. Onyekweli Director 19 Apr 1984 9 Aug 1984
9 .Lt Col E.O. Usiade Director 9 Aug 1984 14 Oct 1987
10 .Col E.O. Usiade Director 14 Oct 1987 31 Dec 1988
11 .Col A.I. Fayemiwo Director 31 Dec 1988 20 Oct 1991
12 .Col H. Aduku Director 20 Oct 1991 31 Jan 1992
13 .Col O.B. Adoga Director 31 Jan 1992 22 Mar 1995
14 .Col J.I. Mbanefo Director 22 Mar 1995 23 Jan 1997
15 .Brig Gen J.I. Mbanefo Director 23 Jan 1997 3 Aug 1999
16 .Brig Gen V.D. Lot Director 3 Aug 1999 Mar 2000
17. Mrs A.O. Adeleye Director Mar 2000 Feb 2003
18 .R/Adm M.C.O. Onah Chairman Feb 2003 Nov 2003
19. Gp Capt A.B. Kachiro Chairman Nov 2003 21 Dec 2006
20. Brig Gen B.V.T. Kwaji Chairman 21 Dec 2006 01 Jan 2010
21.Maj Gen B.V.T. Kwaji Chairman 01 Jan 2010 14 Feb 2011
22. R/Adm B.M. Mshelia Chairman 14 Feb 2011 10 Feb 2013
23. Cdre D.S. Audu Chairman 01 Feb 2013 14 Feb 2014
24. Air Cdre M.R. Dabo Chairman 14 Feb 2014 5 Nov 2014
25 .AVM M.R. Dabo Chairman 6 Nov 2014 9 Jun 2017
26. Brig Gen A.A. Adesope Chairman 9 Jun 2017 6 Aug 2018
27. Maj Gen A.B. Adamu Chairman 6 Aug 2018 18 Sep 2019
28 .Cdre S.A. Lawal Chairman 18 Sep 2019 19 Sep 2019
29. R/Adm S.A. Lawal Chairman 19 Sep 2019 19 Sep 2024
30. AVM I.P. Irumheson Chairman 19 Sep 2023


*3. PLEA FOR PRESIDENTIAL INTERVENTION*

Air Vice Marshal Abubakar Idris Adamu (Rtd) was appointed Chairman of the Military Pensions Board by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, with effect from December 1, 2025, to drive transparency and efficiency in pension administration for our esteemed veterans.

Historical precedent shows that both serving military officers and civilians have previously led the Board. Once presidential approval was granted, implementation was always swift, without controversy over the appointee’s status.

However, five months after his appointment, AVM A.I. Adamu (Rtd) is yet to assume duty as Chairman of the Board. This unexplained delay raises grave concerns.

*Our Questions:*
1. Who is obstructing the directive of the President and Commander-in-Chief?
2. Why is a duly appointed Chairman being deliberately prevented from resuming his statutory role?

*Our Prayer:*  
We respectfully call on His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to intervene and reinforce his presidential directive by ensuring the immediate implementation of the appointment of AVM A.I. Adamu (Rtd) as Chairman, Military Pensions Board.

Prompt action will uphold the integrity of presidential appointments, restore confidence among military veterans, and strengthen good governance.

E-Signed,
Comrade Kabiru Sani 
National Coordinator Good Governance and Sustainable Democratic Forum.

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