Odita Sunday 
Chairman, Military Pensions Board, Honours Veteran Soldier in Nasarawa State.
The Chairman of the Military Pensions Board (MPB), Air Vice Marshal Mikail Abdulraheem, today paid a courtesy visit to Master Warrant Officer Michael Etuwe, Orderly to the late Head of State and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, General Murtala Ramat Muhammed, in Masaka, Nasarawa State.
The visit served as a symbolic recognition of distinguished military service and a tribute to veterans whose dedication and sacrifices contributed significantly to the defence and stability of the nation. Master Warrant Officer Etuwe, served closely with the late General Murtala Ramat Muhammed during a defining era in Nigeria’s history.
Master Warrant Officer Etuwe was on duty as an orderly to General Murtala Ramat Muhammed and was in the official vehicle on 13th February 1976, when the Head of State was assassinated in Lagos. His service places him among the living witnesses to one of the most significant and defining moments in Nigeria’s national history.
Also in attendance were representatives of various veterans’ associations, as well as members of the Ministerial Committee on Veterans’ Welfare. The stakeholders commended the Chairman for his leadership and commitment to veterans’ affairs, describing the engagement as timely and deeply reassuring to the retired military community.
In his remarks, Pa Michael Etuwe expressed delight at the visit, describing it as a rare and meaningful honour. He conveyed his heartfelt appreciation to the Chairman of the Military Pensions Board and members of the veterans’ community for the recognition and show of solidarity.
The Chairman reaffirmed the Military Pensions Board’s commitment to the welfare, dignity, and continued engagement of military veterans, stressing that their sacrifices remain an enduring pillar of Nigeria’s peace and national development.
The visit concluded in an atmosphere of reflection and mutual respect, reinforcing the shared responsibility of preserving the legacy and wellbeing of those who served the nation with courage and loyalty.
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