DEFENCE MINISTER COMMENDS PRESIDENT TINUBU FOR HISTORIC ARMED FORCES SALARY INCREMENT
The Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), OFR, on behalf of the entire military establishment and the Ministry of Defence, expresses profound gratitude to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for approving a historic 30 to 80 percent salary increment for Nigeria’s armed forces personnel. This landmark gesture, which takes effect from September 1, 2026, directly impacts approximately 250,000 personnel across all services. The strategic structuring of the package, yielding an 80 percent boost for junior ranks (Private to Staff Sergeant), a 50 percent increase for middle-tier officers and non-commissioned officers (Warrant Officer to Colonel), and a 30 percent increase for senior military leadership demonstrates an exemplary commitment to prioritising the operational welfare of frontline troops. Reacting to the announcement, the Honourable Minister described the presidential directive as […]