President Tinubu Approves Up to 80% Salary Increase for Armed Forces

President Bola Tinubu has approved a salary increase of between 30 and 80 per cent for members of Nigeria’s armed forces, with the new pay package taking effect from September 1.

A statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, says officers above the rank of colonel will receive a 30 per cent increase, while personnel from colonel to warrant officer will get 50 per cent and those from private to staff sergeant will enjoy an 80 per cent pay rise.

The Federal Government says about 250,000 military personnel are expected to benefit from the new salary structure.

The review will increase the annual wage bill for the armed forces from ₦660 billion to ₦924 billion.

According to the Presidency, the salary adjustment is aimed at rewarding the courage and sacrifices of military personnel in the fight against banditry, kidnapping, terrorism, and other security threats across the country.