Nigeria's Tinubu approves military pay rise as security challenges persist
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu approved pay rises of up to 80% for members of the armed forces on Tuesday, as announced by the presidency. Officers above the rank of colonel, including generals, will receive a 30% salary increase. Personnel from colonel to warrant officer will receive a 50% raise, while soldiers from private to staff sergeant rank will see salaries rise by 80%, effective Sept. 1.
The new package will increase the annual wage bill for the armed forces to 924 billion naira ($678.68 million) from 660 billion naira. Tinubu stated his administration would continue to prioritize troop welfare and modernize the armed forces with the weapons and technology needed to tackle security threats. The salary increase comes as Nigeria faces security challenges including Islamist insurgents like Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in the northeast, criminal gangs known as bandits in the northwest, widespread kidnappings for ransom in north-central Nigeria, and periodic separatist-linked violence in the southeast.
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Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has approved significant pay raises for the armed forces. This move aims to boost troop welfare amid ongoing security
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