Tinubu kept his promise – Ndume reacts to Armed Forces salary increase

Former Senate Leader and Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for honoring his campaign pledge to increase the salaries of Nigerian Armed Forces personnel. In a recent statement, Ndume commended Tinubu for keeping his promise, expressing his satisfaction that the salary increment was finally implemented.

Ndume, who previously served as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, lauded Tinubu for consistently keeping his commitments and working towards boosting the morale of the Nigerian military. He highlighted the administration's recent proactive initiatives aimed at curbing insecurity, including the allocation of funds for procuring necessary arms and ammunition.

Ndume emphasized the importance of the salary increase, stating that it would encourage the Armed Forces personnel to continue their efforts in combating insecurity.

The lawmaker urged the military officers to redouble their efforts to curb insecurity, given the additional manpower recently added to the Armed Forces through the president's recruitment drive. Ndume also expressed his excitement over the activation of Army Aviation, specifically the deployment of attack helicopters across the six geopolitical zones. He believes that this move would complement the efforts of the Air Force and further enhance the nation's defense capabilities.