The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving a salary increase of between 30 and 80 per cent for personnel of the Armed Forces, describing the move as a major boost to troop welfare and operational effectiveness.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Assistant on Media, Leah Katung-Babatunde, Musa thanked the President for approving what he described as a historic salary review for military personnel.
Musa said the graduated structure of the pay increase reflected the administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of frontline troops.
“His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has once again demonstrated unwavering leadership and empathy for the brave men and women who put their lives on the line daily to preserve the peace and territorial integrity of our nation.
“By raising the annual personnel cost from ₦660 billion to ₦924 billion, the President has matched words
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