Kalu hails Tinubu’s military salary increase, urges troops to sustain patriotism

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Chairman of the Senate Committee on the South East Development Commission (SEDC), Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (APC, Abia North), has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving a significant salary increase for members of the Nigerian Armed Forces. Kalu described the development as a timely demonstr

The announcement comes as Nigeria's security forces struggle to contain multiple threats.

[Premium Times] Junior soldiers, who make up much of the military's frontline fighting force, received the largest percentage increase, suggesting the government is directing the biggest pay improvements to personnel most actively engaged in combat operations.

President Tinubu approves a significant military pay rise, increasing the Armed Forces’ annual wage bill to N924bn. Junior personnel receive the highest pe

Junior soldiers, who make up much of the military’s frontline fighting force, received the largest percentage increase, suggesting the government is directing the biggest pay improvements to personnel most actively engaged in combat operations.