Nigeria's president orders a 80% salary increase for junior soldiers

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

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Chairman of the Senate Committee on the South East Development Commission (SEDC), Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving a salary increase for personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces. Kalu, the Senator representing Abia North, described the decision as a ti

[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.