NDUME HAILS TINUBU OVER SALARY INCREASE FOR ARMED FORCES
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By: Muftau Fatimo
Former Senate Leader and Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for implementing the salary increase promised to personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces.
Ndume, in a statement issued at the weekend, said the implementation demonstrated Tinubu’s commitment to fulfilling his promises to members of the military.
The lawmaker, who previously chaired the Senate Committee on Army, also praised the administration for taking steps aimed at boosting the morale of military personnel and strengthening efforts to tackle insecurity across the country.
According to him, the Federal Government has, over the past three years, demonstrated commitment to addressing insecurity through increased funding for the procurement of arms and ammunition, as well as other measures targeted at improving the welfare of security personnel.
Ndume said, “Making a pronouncement is one thing; redeeming your pledge is a different ball game entirely.
“President Tinubu has shown, times without number, that he keeps to his words. It is heartwarming to note that the salary increment he promised the Nigerian Army has been redeemed.
“I want to urge our officers to redouble their efforts to curtail insecurity since the present administration is doing everything to boost their morale. They should do more now that they also have more troops on the ground with the recent recruitment.
“The activation of the Army Aviation would also go a long way in complementing the efforts of the Air Force, now that we also have attack helicopters in the six geopolitical zones.”
The media reports that the Presidency had last month announced the commencement of the implementation of a new salary package for certain categories of personnel in the Armed Forces.
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