The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), has announced a significant salary increase for the Armed Forces of Nigeria, approved by President Bola Tinubu. The new salary structure, effective from September 1, 2026, will see increases ranging from 30% to 80% for approximately 250,000 military personnel across the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Junior ranks will receive an 80% increase, while middle-level personnel will see a 50% increase, and senior officers will benefit from a 30% increase. This adjustment raises annual personnel costs from N660 billion to N924 billion, reflecting the government's commitment to enhancing military welfare and operational effectiveness. General Musa emphasized that this move aims to motivate troops in their fight against insurgency, banditry, and other security threats. He urged military personnel to view this enhancement as a renewed call to duty and reaffirmed the ministry's commitment to modernizing military capabilities and improving personnel welfare.
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