The defence ministry says President Bola Tinubu has released funds to pay retired military personnel’s pension, including three months’ arrears.
Military chiefs across West Africa met Wednesday at the Nigerian Defence Headquarters in Abuja.
Mr Owasanoye was discussing how grand theft of security funds by military chiefs was festering insecurity around the country when he made the disclosure.
The air-crash tragedy is a grim reminder of the frailties of Nigeria’s military brass hats. Their painful exit often shock and jolt the entire nation.
