The Orderly to the late Head of State, General Murtala Ramat Mohammed, Master Warrant Officer Michael Etuwe, has been honoured at his Nasarawa State home by a high-powered delegation led by the Chairman of the Military Pensions Board (MPB), Air Vice Marshal Mikail Abdulraheem.

The delegation included members of the Ministerial Committee on Veterans’ Welfare and representatives of various veterans’ associations.

The visit was in the spirit of the commitment of the Military Pensions Board under the present administration, as well as in commemoration of the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day.

Speaking during the visit, Air Vice Marshal Abdulraheem said the visit served as a “symbolic recognition” of distinguished military service.

He said: “It also serves as 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.

He 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.

According to AVM Abdukareem, Master Warrant Officer Etuwe service places him among the living witnesses to one of the most significant and defining moments in Nigeria’s national history.

He 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.

Etuwe welcomed the visit, describing it as a “rare and meaningful honour.”

He thanked the Chairman of the Military Pensions Board and members of the veterans’ community for the recognition and show of solidarity.

According to a statement by the Board’s Public Relations Officer, Squadron Leader Aliyu Mohammed, the visit was 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. (TRIBUNE)