By Henry Umoru
ABUJA — SENATORS from the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), under the aegis of the Northern Senators Forum (NSF), have commended President Bola Tinubu for the substantial salary increase for the gallant men and women of the Nigerian Armed Forces, just as they saluted Troops for sacrifices in fight fgainst terrorism.
In a statement issued on Tuesday night, Chairman of the Forum, Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua (APC, Katsina Central), said, “I heartily thank His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, for approving significant salary increases of between 30% and 80% for our gallant men and women in uniform.
“This timely intervention, effective from September 1, 2026, and covering about 250,000 personnel across all ranks, is a clear demonstration of Mr. President’s deep appreciation for the courage, patriotism, and sacrifices of those who keep our nation safe.
“At a time when our troops are confronting the scourge of banditry, kidnapping, insurgency and terrorism in different parts of the country, this welfare package will boost morale, restore dignity, and reaffirm that their service does not go unnoticed. Increasing the annual personnel wage bill from N660 billion to N924 billion shows the seriousness of this administration in prioritising the welfare and modernisation of our Armed Forces.
