The Chairman of the Northern Senators Forum, Senator Abdulaziz Yar’Adua, and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Defence, Senator Ahmad Lawan, have commended President Bola Tinubu for approving a new salary structure for members of the Nigerian Armed Forces, describing the decision as a timely morale booster for troops battling insecurity across the country.
The lawmakers said the pay increase, which ranges from 30 to 80 per cent depending on rank, would strengthen the fighting spirit of military personnel confronting banditry, terrorism, kidnapping and other security threats while reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to troop welfare.
Their endorsements followed Tuesday’s announcement by the Presidency that Tinubu had approved a salary increase for about 250,000 armed forces personnel, with the new package taking effect from September 1, 2026.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Yar’Adua thanked the President for what he described as a demonstration of appreciation for the sacrifices of
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