Engaged in strategic defense operations and deployment initiatives to safeguard National interests, ensuring mission success under dynamic and high-pressure.
"They should be thanking people like us."
For who? Someone not even close to the chain of command? Or some low-ranking grunt?
You can't even speak for yourself, kitchen soldier. Talk less of speaking for the Nigerian military.
You, your rank, and your lies aren't influential enough to be heard past the pot you were assigned to.
You don't matter.
STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE
President Tinubu approves salary increases for armed forces personnel
President Bola Tinubu has approved salary increases of between 30 and 80 per cent for Nigeria’s armed forces personnel.
About 250,000 personnel are to benefit from the new deal.
Under the new arrangement, which becomes effective from September 1, officers above the rank of colonel will enjoy a 30 per cent salary increase. This applies to Brigadier-Generals, Major-Generals, Lieutenant Generals and Generals.
Personnel from colonel down to warrant officer will have a 50 per cent increase, while Private to Staff Sergeant will have an 80 per cent increase.
The pay package will increase the yearly salary bill for the country's armed forces personnel from N660 billion to N924 billion.
President Tinubu has always praised the courage and sacrifices of members of the armed forces as they confront the scourge of banditry, kidnapping and terrorism in some parts of the country.
“The men and women who help to keep us safe in our homes must be supported and appreciated in the course of their duties to our nation.
“Our administration will continue to prioritise troop welfare and modernise the armed forces by providing the weapons and technological tools needed to discharge their duties.
“Our administration believes that no nation can achieve greatness without security. We therefore remain resolute in mobilising all military and law enforcement assets to eliminate security threats and protect the lives and property of all Nigerians
“ I urge our servicemen to take our gesture as a sign of our deep appreciation of the services they render to our fatherland. Together we shall prevail over the enemies intent on destroying the fabric of our nation”.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)
August 4, 2026
STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE
President Tinubu approves salary increases for armed forces personnel
President Bola Tinubu has approved salary increases of between 30 and 80 per cent for Nigeria’s armed forces personnel.
About 250,000 personnel are to benefit from the new deal.
Under the new arrangement, which becomes effective from September 1, officers above the rank of colonel will enjoy a 30 per cent salary increase. This applies to Brigadier-Generals, Major-Generals, Lieutenant Generals and Generals.
Personnel from colonel down to warrant officer will have a 50 per cent increase, while Private to Staff Sergeant will have an 80 per cent increase.
The pay package will increase the yearly salary bill for the country's armed forces personnel from N660 billion to N924 billion.
President Tinubu has always praised the courage and sacrifices of members of the armed forces as they confront the scourge of banditry, kidnapping and terrorism in some parts of the country.
“The men and women who help to keep us safe in our homes must be supported and appreciated in the course of their duties to our nation.
“Our administration will continue to prioritise troop welfare and modernise the armed forces by providing the weapons and technological tools needed to discharge their duties.
“Our administration believes that no nation can achieve greatness without security. We therefore remain resolute in mobilising all military and law enforcement assets to eliminate security threats and protect the lives and property of all Nigerians
“ I urge our servicemen to take our gesture as a sign of our deep appreciation of the services they render to our fatherland. Together we shall prevail over the enemies intent on destroying the fabric of our nation”.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)
August 4, 2026
One business lesson I learnt recently is that
If you’re gifting someone your product for PR, be clear about what you’re expecting in return.
Don’t send it hoping they’ll “just know” to post, tag you or say thank you.
I should add this to my list!
@asher_khan_@gunzify0 Painting a scenario of the soldier lying about his dead father is not assumption?
The Service needs to start working on these men before they turn us to NPF.
@asher_khan_@gunzify0 Sir, you’re not getting it. People lie about stuff like that, soldiers will even request for approval of marriage for stuff, but nobody is lying about their passing father to travel to Lag for one day illegal duty.
These pers are probably serving in lag and are off duties.