President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a salary increase for members of Nigeria’s armed forces.
Bello Matawalle, Minister of State for Defence, announced the development on Friday in a statement released by the ministry’s spokesperson, Henshaw Ogubike.
The government also approved the payment of three months’ salary arrears and released funds to settle outstanding pensions and entitlements owed to retired military personnel.
The minister confirmed that military personnel have started receiving alerts for the three-month salary arrears, marking a significant morale boost for the armed forces.
He praised President Tinubu’s steadfast commitment to the welfare of both active and retired members of the military, stressing that clearing pension arrears for retirees remains a top priority.
“Despite initial setbacks, be rest assured that the President will do everything within his power to uplift our military forces as they confront the challenges of insecurity,” Matawalle stated.
