PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has approved salary increases of between 30 and 80 per cent for soldiers of the Nigerian Armed Forces, involving about 250,000 personnel across the services.
A statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday, August 4, in Abuja, said the new salary structure takes effect from September 1, this year.
In the new structure, brigadier-generals, major-generals, lieutenant-generals and generals will receive a 30 per cent increase, those in the ranks of colonels to warrant officer will enjoy a 50 per cent increase, while those from the rank of private to staff sergeant will receive an 80 per cent salary increase.
The enhanced package would raise the yearly salary bill for armed forces personnel from N660billion to N924billion.
Tinubu, in the statement, commended members of the armed forces for their sacrifices and commitment to safeguarding the nation, noting: “The men and women who help to keep us safe in our homes must be supported and appreciated in the course of their duties to our nation.
“Our administration will continue to prioritise troops’ welfare and modernise the armed forces by providing the weapons and technological tools needed to discharge their duties.
“Our administration believes that no nation can achieve greatness without security.”
He pledged his administration’s commitment to the welfare of the armed forces, adding that all hands must be on deck to defeat insecurity, adding: “We remain resolute in mobilising all military and law enforcement assets to eliminate security threats and protect the lives and property of all Nigerians.
“I urge our servicemen to take our gesture as a sign of our deep appreciation of the services they render to our fatherland.
“Together we shall prevail over the enemies’ intent on destroying the fabric of our nation.”
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