FG Unveils Plan to Deploy Military Veterans to Secure Nigeria's Ungoverned Spaces

FG Unveils Plan to Deploy Military Veterans to Secure Nigeria's Ungoverned Spaces

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to reclaiming "ungoverned spaces", emote or conflict-affected areas plagued by terrorism, banditry, and insurgency by deploying experienced military veterans as a key pillar of national security and economic revitalization.The initiative falls under the Reclaiming the Ungoverned Space for Economic Benefits Programme (RUSEB-P), first announced by the Ministry of Defence in November 2…

Defence Minister Hails Nigerian Legion’s Service, Patriotism - Voice of Nigeria Broadcasting Service

The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd) has described the Nigerian Legion as a critical national institution with a long history of service, sacrifice and patriotism. He said its relevance can be sustained through deliberate reform, leveling up with modern security and economic realities. General Christopher Musa stated this during the inauguration of an 18-member committee tasked with reclaiming ungoverned spaces for economic pr…

FG deploys military retirees to secure ungoverned spaces

‎ ‎ ‎The Federal Government has unveiled plans to deploy military veterans to help secure Nigeria’s ungoverned spaces as part of strategies to strengthen national security and drive economic activities in conflict-affected areas. ‎ ‎This followed the inauguration of an 18-member committee by the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), tasked with reclaiming ungoverned […] The post FG deploys military retirees to secure ungoverned spa…

Defence Minister Inaugurates Committee to Reposition Nigerian Legion Corps of Commissionaires and Veterans

The Minister of Defence Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd) has inaugurated an 18 man membership committee on “Reclaiming Ungoverned Spaces for Economic Viability and the Repositioning of the Nigerian Legion corps of Commissionaires and Veterans” as part of renewed effort to strengthen Veterans welfare and ensure active participation of military veterans in strengthening national security. The event was held on Tuesday 27th January, 2026 at the Ministry…