The Nigerian Vetarans Program

The Nigerian Veterans Special Programme identifies and engages distinguished senior citizens, particularly Nigerians aged 80 years and above, who have made meaningful contributions to the country through public service, professional practice, community leadership, business, education, security, religion, culture or humanitarian activities.

The programme recognises that advanced age does not diminish the relevance of experienced citizens to national development. Nigerian Veterans possess institutional memory, historical knowledge, cultural understanding and practical wisdom that remain valuable to current and future generations.

The programme provides a dignified platform through which these veterans continue to contribute ideas, guidance, mentorship, counsel, goodwill and prayers for Nigeria.

Objectives of the Programme

The Nigerian Veterans Special Programme:

  • identifies senior Nigerians with significant professional and national experience;
  • preserves their historical knowledge and institutional memory;
  • provides opportunities for veterans to mentor younger Nigerians;
  • engages veterans in advisory, mentoring and ceremonial responsibilities;
  • documents their perspectives on Nigeria’s historical and developmental journey;
  • promotes dignity, inclusion and continued social relevance among senior citizens;
  • provides a platform through which veterans offer counsel, ideas and goodwill to Nigeria; and
  • celebrates the contributions of elderly Nigerians during their lifetime.

Categories of Nigerian Veterans

The programme includes retired:

  • public servants;
  • military and paramilitary officers;
  • judges and legal practitioners;
  • teachers, lecturers and researchers;
  • medical and healthcare professionals;
  • engineers and technical professionals;
  • traditional and community leaders;
  • business leaders and entrepreneurs;
  • religious and moral leaders;
  • diplomats and international representatives;
  • artists, writers and cultural custodians; and
  • agricultural and cooperative development leaders.

Dignitaries in attendance When Our Veteran Program was Launched

Programme Activities

The programme undertakes:

  • Veterans Wisdom Forums;
  • national prayer and goodwill sessions;
  • intergenerational mentorship meetings;
  • oral-history and documentary interviews;
  • publication of memoirs and personal reflections;
  • veterans’ advisory meetings;
  • national heritage lectures;
  • interactions with students and emerging leaders;
  • recognition ceremonies; and
  • maintenance of the Veterans Knowledge Archive.

Programme Outcome

The Nigerian Veterans Special Programme strengthens intergenerational learning, preserves national history, promotes respect for senior citizens and ensures that valuable knowledge and experience remain available to Nigeria.

Veterans’ Welfare and Participation

The programme respects the health, mobility and personal circumstances of participating veterans. It provides appropriate arrangements including:

  • medical and mobility assistance during events;
  • home-based and virtual interview arrangements;
  • transportation assistance;
  • accessible meeting facilities;
  • family liaison arrangements; and
  • suitable recognition and welfare support.

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