The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (Rtd.), has disclosed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will soon announce another salary increase for personnel of the Armed Forces as part of the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to improve the welfare of military officers and soldiers.
Musa made the disclosure on Monday while speaking at a one-day training and financial empowerment workshop for widows and wives of military personnel in Abuja.
He said the Federal Government remains committed to ensuring that members of the Armed Forces are adequately rewarded for the sacrifices they make in defending the country and protecting the lives and property of Nigerians.
According to the minister, the government had already increased the monthly pay of soldiers from ₦49,000 to ₦100,000 about two years ago and is now working towards another upward review.
“I want to state here that a few weeks ago, I mentioned that soldiers are now receiving ₦100,000, and I know that generated both positive and negative reactions.
“When I was Chief of Defence Staff, soldiers were receiving ₦49,000. About two years ago, I pushed for an increase to ₦100,000, and that was achieved.
"We are, however, making further efforts to increase it again. We know our President is a listening father who understands the sacrifices our troops are making and is committed to ensuring they are well remunerated.
“So, I am confident that very soon Mr. President will announce another salary increase for our men,” he said.
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