Christopher Musa, Minister of Defence, says President Bola Tinubu will soon announce another salary increase for Nigerian soldiers.
The minister spoke at a one-day training and financial
empowerment workshop for widows and wives of service personnel held at Lungi
Barracks, Abuja.
He said efforts are underway to secure a further pay rise
for troops after the salaries of soldiers were increased from N49,000 to
N100,000 during his tenure as chief of defence staff (CDS).
Musa said the salary review was aimed at improving the
welfare of troops in recognition of the sacrifices they make in defending the
country.
“When I was chief of defence, the soldiers were collecting
N49,000. I made an effort two years ago for it to be increased to N100,000, and
that was achieved,” the minister said.
“We are, however, still making more efforts for it to be
increased further.
“And we know our president is a father, a listening father,
who will make sure that our troops are collecting good money because they are
sacrificing so much.
“So, for all of us here, I’m sure very soon, Mr. President
is going to announce an increase in salaries for our men.”
The minister also said the federal government is committed
to improving the welfare of military families.
He said the training and financial empowerment workshop
recognised the sacrifices of military families, adding that strengthening their
economic resilience would enable serving personnel to focus on their
operational responsibilities.
Musa added that the programme would provide participants
with practical knowledge to establish sustainable businesses, generate income
and contribute to national economic development.
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