President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a new salary structure for members of the Nigerian Armed Forces, with pay increases ranging from 30% to 80%, in a move aimed at improving troop welfare and boosting morale.
Under the new arrangement, which becomes effective from September 1, officers above the rank of Colonel will enjoy a 30 percent salary increase.
This applies to Brigadier-Generals, Major-Generals, Lieutenant-Generals, and Generals. Personnel from Colonel down into Warrant Officer will have 50 percent increase, while Private to Staff Sergeant will have an 80 percent increase.
The pay package will increase the yearly salary bill for the country’s armed forces personnel from N660 billion to N924 billion, reflecting the Federal Government’s commitment to improving the welfare of military personnel amid ongoing operations against terrorism, banditry and other security threats.
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.
According to him, about 250,000 personnel are set to benefit from the new deal.
Onanuga said President Tinubu had always praised the courage and sacrifices of members of the armed forces as they confront the scourge of banditry, kidnapping and terrorism in some parts of the country.
President Tnubu said members of the Armed Forces, who continue to risk their lives to protect the country, deserve better welfare and support, as he reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to modernising the military through improved equipment, technology and better working conditions.
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