The Nigerian military is currently engaged in what may be the longest and largest single deployment of soldiers in democratic Nigeria.
These operations, covering all geopolitical zones, have taken a significant toll on Nigeria’s military community, especially in terms of soldiers’ deaths and permanent injuries, as well as the increasing numbers of military widows and orphans. The sufferings of these soldiers and their families have generated scholarly interest and national concern and drawn attention to the value of their sacrifices.
As a response to these genuine concerns and as a rare act of magnanimity, Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, gave an unprecedented gift to the country on his 74th birthday celebration. This gift was aimed at members of the Nigerian Armed Forces and involved the creation of a new welfare fund to support service members, including wounded personnel and families of soldiers. According to a statement issued by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the President’s salaries since the beginning of his term in May 2023 will be deposited into this account, and the fund will operate alongside existing insurance and welfare schemes for armed forces personnel. Read The Full Contents; Read Full Original…