Alpha-Citadel Humanitarian Foundation Commends Nigerian Military's Strategic Plan for Veterans' Welfare

The Alpha-Citadel Humanitarian Foundation (ACH Foundation), a leading civil society organisation dedicated to empowering military personnel, veterans, and their families, has commended the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, and the Defence Headquarters for launching the Strategic Plan for Veterans' Welfare during the maiden Armed Forces Veterans Stakeholders Forum in June 2024.

As Nigeria takes bold steps towards a structured, holistic approach to veterans' administration, ACH Foundation recognises the transformational potential of this initiative, particularly in the areas of skills development, post-service employment, mental health, healthcare, and housing.

"Our foundation has, since its inception in 2023, worked tirelessly to research, engage, and design programmes that meet the real needs of our veterans and their families," said Raphael Secondi, Founder and Executive Director of ACH Foundation. "The Strategic Plan launched by the CDS aligns perfectly with our mission to empower humanity and build hope, and we are ready to support its implementation in practical, measurable ways."

Over the past two years, the ACH Foundation has gathered critical data and engaged with military communities, veterans' networks, female military spouse groups, and key stakeholders to design sustainable interventions. These insights, coupled with the provisions of the Revised Harmonised Armed Forces Terms and Conditions of Service (2024), have informed the foundation's flagship programmes, including:

Barracks2Corporate (Br2C): Supporting post-service employability and entrepreneurship.

Special Military Education Inclusion Scheme (S-MEIP): Expanding educational access for veterans and military families.

Military Family Employment Program (MFEP)- enhancing access to remote jobs for military families

Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Initiative: Providing specialised support for veterans and their families.

Policy Advocacy and Integration: Ensuring that veterans are recognised as a strategic National asset.

ACH Foundation calls on stakeholders - government agencies, corporate organisations, development partners, and the wider public - to rally behind this initiative, ensuring that Nigeria builds a veteran-support ecosystem comparable to international best practices seen in countries such as the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

"As we enter our implementation phase, our priority is collaboration," Secondi added. "Together, we can transform the sacrifices of our servicemen and women into stories of empowerment, resilience, and national development."

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Alpha-Citadel Humanitarian Foundation (ACH Foundation) is a registered nonprofit organisation championing the reintegration, empowerment, and long-term well-being of military personnel, veterans, and their families. Initiated in 2023 and formally registered in 2024, the foundation was conceived from a deep desire to reimagine how Nigeria-and Africa-engages and supports those who serve.

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