Government Withdraws Controversial Veterans' Bill Amid Strong Military Retirees Opposition

The Nigerian government plans to withdraw the contentious Veterans' Federation of Nigeria Bill after facing strong opposition from military retirees over several of its provisions. The bill's withdrawal comes in response to concerns raised by veterans, who had warned of potential negative consequences.

In a move aimed at addressing concerns from military retirees, the Federal Government has announced plans to withdraw the contentious Veteran Federation of Nigeria Bill. The bill, which faced strong objections from veterans on several of its provisions, is set to be repealed in an effort to address the issues raised by retired personnel. This decision comes after warnings from the retirees regarding potential problems with the legislation. The withdrawal of the bill marks a significant concession to the concerns of military veterans.