A former Director of Defence Information, Major General John Enenche (retired), has called for a review of Nigerian soldiers’ welfare, recommending a minimum monthly salary of ₦250,000 for rank-and-file personnel to reflect current economic realities and the demands of military service.
Enenche, also a military strategist, made the recommendation while speaking in an interview on ARISE TV on Sunday.
“For me, a Nigerian soldier from the base, shouldn’t be paid anything less than ₦250,000 per month,” he said.
Asked to justify the proposal, the retired general said the amount was a modest benchmark considering the rising cost of living.
“Because if you prorate it against expectations, look at how much they spend on feeding. That is feeding alone. That is just a baseline for me,” he said.
Responding to concerns that soldiers already enjoy government-provided accommodation, uniforms and equipment, Enenche argued that military personnel make sacrifices that distinguish them from
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