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President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, directed that salary increases of between 30 and 80 per cent be paid to Nigeria’s armed forces personnel.
Beyond this, the presidency acknowledged that the pay package will increase the yearly salary bill for the country’s armed forces personnel from N660 billion to N924 billion.
In the new salary increment, about 250,000 personnel are expected to benefit from the new deal.
According to a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy,
the new arrangement, becomes effective from September 1, 2026.
The presidency noted that officers above the rank of colonel will enjoy a 30 per cent salary increase.
It stated that 30 percent additional increase applies to Brigadier-Generals, Major-Generals, Lieutenant Generals and Generals, while personnel from colonel down to warrant officer will have a 50 per cent increase.
Onanuga insisted that Private to Staff Sergeant will have an 80 per cent increase.
He acknowledged that the pay package will increase the yearly salary bill for the country’s armed forces personnel from N660 billion to N924 billion.
Onanuga said the President has 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.
“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 troop 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. We therefore 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,” the statement added.
