President Bola Tinubu has announced the approval of salary increment for military personnel in Nigeria.
Tinubu made the announcement during an interfaith breaking of fast with Service Chiefs at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
He assured that the welfare and accommodation challenges of military personnel will be adequately taken care of by his administration.
According to Tinubu: “The interfaith breaking of fast together is a reflection of the diversity of our nation, but God has ordained this period to coincide with one another for self integration, self actualization, and the interfaith base is very laudable that we can celebrate breaking bread together.
“I have listened to COAS and recent approvals given to the Army is well placed. My duty is to thank all of you on behalf of a grateful nation, knowing fully well that many times you are without your families, some are facing attacks from banditry and terrorists.
“We will work hard together, whether in the office or in the medical section, you have been working to serve the country and protecting our sovereignty.
“This nation will always be grateful to you and your sufferings will not be in vain, I can assure you.
“We reflect our diversity, which is the hallmark of progress and solidarity of our country. I’m so grateful to all of you, particularly the leadership of the Armed Forces, you have worked so hard to keep this country from marauders and I assure you that we will do everything possible and collectively to ensure that you have no regrets.
“Your welfare, accommodation and many other opportunities that should be extended to your families will take first priority in our decisions.”