The federal government on Thursday, September 24, unveiled an online discount scheme for armed forces personnel, veterans and their families to provide affordable access to essential goods and services.
Secretary to the government of the federation, George Akume, disclosed this in Abuja during the inauguration of the armed forces of Nigeria personnel online discount shop.
Akume said the initiative was part of efforts to strengthen the welfare framework for serving and retired military personnel and their families.
He said the platform would improve access to essential goods and services, ease financial pressures and enhance the quality of life of personnel and their families.
The SGF also said the initiative demonstrated how digital technology and strategic partnerships could be used to address contemporary welfare needs.
According to him, serving and retired personnel would have convenient access to a range of goods at discounted prices through the platform.
Akume commended the inclusion of veterans and their families, saying their contributions and sacrifices deserved continued recognition and support.
He also commended defence headquarters and Zinox Group for signing the memorandum of understanding underpinning the initiative.
The chief of defence staff, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, described the scheme as more than an online shopping platform, saying it represented the federal government’s commitment to people-centred welfare for the armed forces.
Oluyede said the initiative would provide serving and retired personnel and their families with convenient access to essential goods at discounted and affordable prices.
He said sound administration and welfare were integral to building a motivated, resilient and effective armed forces.
The CDS added that the initiative would be expanded to accommodate more vendors and essential commodities.
He said the military was partnering with Konga and planned to bring other vendors on board, including suppliers of building materials and other essential goods.
Oluyede also disclosed plans to establish physical shops where military personnel could access goods and services at discounted prices.
He said accurate data would be critical to the sustainability and expansion of the scheme, adding that technological advancement required continuous adaptation.
Chairman of Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh, represented by Konga general manager, corporate governance, Reginald Obiako, said the group was supporting the initiative as a contribution towards recognising the sacrifices and dedication of armed forces personnel.
The initiative is being implemented through a partnership between defence headquarters and Zinox/Konga to provide discounted goods to eligible members of the armed forces community.
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