Maj Gen Julius Osifo Chairman Military Pensions Board (Centre) and Ex Warant Officer Echenim Emmanuel Ewemiwe, the 98 years old veteran celebrant, with Navy Commodore Galadima Chiroma, Director Military Pensions Board, and Capt Robert Akpojovwo Rtd, Chairman Delta State Legion with other dignitaries and community members at the veteran’s 98th birthday celebration held in his honour at Ute-Erumu, Ika North East Local Government Area, Delta State recently.
The Military Pensions Board (MPB) has honoured a 98-year-old former Warrant Officer, Echenim Emmanuel Ewemiwe, in recognition of his long years of service and sacrifices to the nation.
The Board’s Chairman, Major General Julius Ehioze Osifo, led a high-level delegation to Ute-Erumu, near Agbor, in Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State, to celebrate the veteran on his 98th birthday.
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Maj Gen Julius Osifo Chairman Military Pensions Board and Ex Warant Officer Echenim Emmanuel Ewemiwe, 98 years old veteran celebrant (Centre) with Capt Robert Akpojovwo Rtd, Chairman Delta State Legion and Navy Commodore Galadima Chiroma, Director Military Pensions Board at the veteran’s 98th birthday celebration held in his honour at Ute-Erumu, Ika North East Local Government Area, Delta State recently.
The visit formed a special gesture by the Board’s leadership to identify with one of Nigeria’s oldest military veterans.
Other members of the delegation included Navy Commodore Galadima Ciroma (also referred to as Galadima Chiroma), Director of Navy Pensions; Squadron Leader Aliyu Muhammed, the Board’s Public Relations Officer; and Captain Robertson Akpojovwo (also referred to as Capt Robert Akpojovwo Rtd), Chairman of the Delta State Legion.
Maj Gen Julius Osifo Chairman Military Pensions Board (3rd Left) and Ex Warant Officer Echenim Emmanuel Ewemiwe, 98 years old veteran celebrant (Centre) with Navy Commodore Galadima Chiroma, Director Military Pensions Board (2nd Right) and Capt Robert Akpojovwo Rtd (Right), Chairman Delta State Legion, with Mrs Ebire Ebere daughter of the celebrant (2nd Left) and Squadron Leader Aliyu Mohammed Public Relations Officer, Military Pensions Board (Left) at the veteran’s 98th birthday celebration held in his honour at Ute-Erumu, Ika North East Local Government Area, Delta State recently.
The birthday celebration featured colourful cultural performances, traditional dances, and the presence of family members, friends, and well-wishers who gathered to honour the veteran’s life and military legacy.
Speaking at the event, Major General Osifo acknowledged the sacrifices and contributions of military veterans across the country. He reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to their welfare and well-being, stressing that the welfare of retired military personnel remains a priority.
He noted that the visit reflected the Board’s resolve to preserve the dignity of veterans, recognise their service, and identify with them beyond the routine administration of pension benefits.
R-L: Capt Robert Akpojovwo Rtd, Chairman Delta State Legion, Navy Commodore Galadima Chiroma, Director Military Pensions Board, with Ex Warrant Officer Echenim Emmanuel Ewemiwe, 98 years old veteran Celebrant and Maj Gen Julius Osifo, Chairman Military Pensions Board with Mrs. Ebire Ebere, daughter of Echenim and her sister, at an event to honour the veteran at Ute-Erumu, Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State recently.
Other dignitaries present included the traditional ruler, the Aruwe of Ute-Erumu; members of the clergy; and community leaders. Among the family members at the event were Mrs. Ebire Ebere, a daughter of the celebrant, and her sister.
In a vote of thanks, the family’s representative, retired Master Warrant Officer Chuks Echenim, expressed deep appreciation to the Chairman and his delegation for travelling to Delta State to celebrate with their father and honour him on his special day.
The gesture underscores the Military Pensions Board’s ongoing recognition of the sacrifices made by military veterans and its commitment to upholding their dignity and honouring their service to the nation.
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