Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali, has assured that the allowances of legionnaires will continued to be paid promptly by government as part of efforts to ensure their welfare.

Dan-Ali gave the assurance on Sunday in an interview with newsmen shortly after the ceremony to commemorate the 2017 Armed Forces Remembrance Day at the Eagle Square, Abuja.

He said the need to promptly pay them informed the introduction of identity card for military retirees in 2016, saying their allowances had been improved upon.

He encouraged the troops in the frontline in the North-East to continue to give their best.

Also, in an interview, the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Abayomi Olonisakin, commended the troops for doing their best for the nation, commending troops in the various operations, both the one within Nigeria and outside of Nigeria.

Chairperson of widows of fallen heroes, Veronica Aluko, also commended the armed forces for taking care of families of officers and men who had paid the supreme sacrifice in defence of the nation.

The armed forces have done a lot; they have even recognised us and given us a name,’’ she said but appealed for empowerment of widows through skills acquisition.

Retired Col. Micah Gaya, the Chairman of the Nigerian Legion, urged government not to relent in supporting the legion so that they could in turn assist dependents of fallen heroes.