By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo
Kaduna — Former Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Yusuf Buratai, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving a salary increase for personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces, describing the decision as a timely boost to troop welfare and morale.
In a statement on Tuesday, Buratai praised the President’s approval of the new salary structure, which takes effect from September 1, 2026, saying it reflects a clear appreciation of the sacrifices made daily by officers and soldiers in defence of the country.
The former Army Chief said the structured increase of 30 per cent for senior officers, 50 per cent for mid-level personnel and 80 per cent for junior ranks demonstrated strategic thinking, particularly as it prioritised troops on the frontlines of the fight against terrorism, banditry and kidnapping.
According to him, the highest increment for junior personnel is a direct recognition of those who bear the greatest burden in the nation’s counter-insurgency and internal security operations.
