Overview
- The presidency approved raises of 30% to 80% for service members that take effect on September 1 and will cover about 250,000 personnel.
- The package raises the armed forces' annual wage bill by 264 billion naira to 924 billion naira and targets the lowest ranks with the largest boost.
- Under the plan, officers above colonel get 30%, personnel from colonel to warrant officer get 50%, and soldiers from private to staff sergeant get 80%.
- Officials say the increase is meant to improve troop welfare and support force modernisation, but the detailed salary table and distribution rules have not been published.
- Labour leaders and senators have welcomed the move while urging fair treatment for other public servants and warning the rise will add short‑term fiscal pressure.