Nigeria's president orders a 80% salary increase for junior soldiers
Summary
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has approved an increase in soldiers’ salaries by up to 80% to show appreciation for their work against armed groups causing violence. The lowest-ranking soldiers will see their monthly pay rise from $73 to $132 starting September as part of wider efforts to improve security and expand the military.Key Facts
- Junior soldiers in Nigeria will get their pay increased by up to 80%.
- The salary for the lowest-rank soldiers (privates) will rise from $73 to $132 per month.
- Higher-ranking officers will also get raises: 50% for warrant officers to colonels and 30% for generals.
- This increase will raise the military’s yearly salary expenses from $484 million to $678 million.
- The salary hike follows the recent recruitment of 28,000 new soldiers and the creation of four new army divisions.
- The government aims to fight ongoing violence from Islamist militants, kidnap gangs, and separatist groups.
- President Tinubu said the pay rise shows the government’s gratitude and urged soldiers to stay committed.
- Experts warn future governments might find it hard to maintain the increased military budget over time.
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