Ndume Commends Tinubu for Military Salary Increase

Senator Ali Ndume, a member of the National Assembly and former Senate Leader, commended President Bola Tinubu for fulfilling his promise to increase the salaries of Armed Forces personnel. This salary increment, which took effect from September 2026, includes a 30 percent increase for officers above the rank of colonel, a 50 percent increase for personnel from lieutenant colonel to warrant officer, and an 80 percent increase for ranks from private to staff sergeant.

The new salary package will elevate the annual salary bill for the Nigerian Armed Forces from N660 billion to N924 billion, benefiting over 250,000 personnel. Ndume urged military personnel to enhance their efforts in combating insecurity, emphasizing the government's commitment to curbing insurgency and banditry through proactive financing for arms and ammunition.

He also called for better coordination between the infantry and the Air Force in these efforts. The announcement of the salary increase was made by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga.