The Federal Government has launched an Electronic Verification Management System for military retirees, aiming to streamline the process for accessing pensions, gratuities, and other benefits.
Replacing the traditional physical verification process conducted by the Military Pensions Board, the new electronic system addresses retirees’ concerns about the cumbersome nature of the previous method, particularly challenging for those of advanced age.
Chairman of the Military Pensions Board, Air Vice Marshal Paul Irumheson, revealed during a briefing in Abuja that the move comes in response to retirees’ difficulties, including the high cost of transportation and security risks associated with physical verification.
Over 11,000 retirees nationwide will participate in the testing phase of the electronic system, slated to commence on February 19, distributing participants across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
Irumheson explained, “The Electronic Verification Management System is a web-based system designed to enable pensioners to carry out their verification from the comfort of their locations using a mobile device.”
The pilot test, running from February 19 to March 1, 2024, will involve 300 pensioners from each state, allowing the board to evaluate the effectiveness of the application before full implementation.
Pensioners will be required to download the Military Pensions Board Electronic Verification Application from app stores, but Irumheson cautioned against sharing ATM details, emphasizing their unnecessary role in the verification process.
