By Miracle Ogunde
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved release of funds to clear outstanding pensions and entitlements owed to retired military personnel.
Likewise the president approved a salary increment for members of Nigeria’s armed forces.
This was disclosed by the minister of state for defence, Bello Matawalle, in a statement by the ministry’s spokesperson, Henshaw Ogubike on Friday.
Tinubu also approved the payment of three months’ salary arrears.
The minister confirmed that alerts for the three-month salary increase have begun reaching military personnel, signalling a significant morale boost for the armed forces.
He lauded Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to both serving and retired members of the military, emphasising that addressing pension arrears for retirees remains a priority.
“Despite initial setbacks, be rest assured that the President will do everything within his power to uplift our military forces as they confront the challenges of insecurity,” he stated.
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