Northern senators commend Tinubu over salary increase for Armed Forces

SENATORS from the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), under the aegis of the Northern Senators Forum (NSF), have commended President Bola Tinubu for the substantial salary increase for the gallant men and women of the Nigerian Armed Forces, just as they saluted Troops for sacrifices in fight fga

Northern Senators commend President Tinubu’s approval of a new military pay rise (30-80%) for Nigerian Armed Forces, effective Sept 1, 2026, boosting moral

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.