The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has announced that Nigerian soldiers now earn a minimum monthly salary of N100,000 following a recent review of their welfare by the Federal Government.
Speaking on News Central, Musa said: “When they started, a soldier was collecting N49,000 monthly. We tried so hard, now he’s collecting N100,000.” He stated that despite the improvement, the military remains underfunded.
The minister also advocated for the death penalty for kidnappers, saying weak laws embolden criminals. He alleged that bandits holding Oyo pupils are using them as leverage to secure the release of their commanders in military custody.
Key Points:
Soldiers’ salaries more than doubled from N49,000 to N100,000 monthly
The military remains underfunded despite improved personnel welfare
The minister backs the death penalty for kidnappers to deter crime
Oyo abductors are using children as leverage to free detained commanders
The minister dismissed allegations of poor feeding in the military
The salary increase is expected to boost troop morale. However, the military still faces funding challenges as it continues counter-terrorism operations.
Sources: News Central
