Retired Nigerian soldiers on Thursday resumed their protests at the Federal Ministry of Finance headquarters in Abuja to demand the payment of their long-overdue entitlements. The ex-servicemen accused the Nigerian government of neglect and failure to honour promises made following their meeting in August. The protest marked a resurgence of demonstrations after the ex-servicemen had called off their previous protest on August 4. At that time, officials from the Ministries of Defence and Finance had assured the ex-soldiers that their outstanding benefits would be paid by August 10. However, with no payments made, the soldiers returned to the streets, determined to escalate their demands. “We are here because the promises made to us were never fulfilled. We had no choice but to return to the streets. This time around, the protest will be massive,” said one of the protesters, identified only as Mama G. The renewed demonstration is part of a recurring pattern in Nigeria, where retired military personnel have, over the years, staged numerous protests in Abuja and other cities in the country. The protests highlight ongoing frustrations over unpaid salaries, pension arrears, and poor welfare support.