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The House of Representatives Committee on Defence, led by Hon. Babajimi Benson, has praised President Bola Tinubu for increasing salaries and welfare packages for the Armed Forces of Nigeria. This decision is seen as a significant enhancement to the nation's security framework. Additionally, the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions, including the recruitment of 28,000 new personnel, was also commended. Benson described these initiatives as historic and timely, emphasizing their potential to boost military morale and operational effectiveness. He highlighted the importance of prioritizing military personnel welfare to build a disciplined force capable of addressing Nigeria's evolving security challenges. The reforms align with Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, aiming to create a modern military equipped to tackle both conventional and emerging threats. The committee is committed to providing legislative support for the successful implementation of these reforms. Source attribution: This summary is based on reporting by Vanguard News. NigeriaNewsFeed aggregates news from trusted Nigerian and international publishers. Read the original article below for the full report.
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