{
  "id": 11690513,
  "title": "Tinubu kept his promise – Ndume reacts to Armed Forces salary increase",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/tinubu-kept-his-promise-ndume-reacts-to-armed-forces-salary-increase",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T13:30:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/03/tinubu-kept-his-promise-ndume-reacts-to-armed-forces-salary-increase/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nNdume, 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.\n\nThe 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.",
  "summary": "Former Senate Leader and Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, has reacted to the implementation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration’s salary increase for Nigerian Armed Forces personnel. In a statement at the weekend, Ndume said Tinubu had kept faith with his promise by implementing the pay rise for Armed Forces personnel. The lawmaker, […] Tinubu kept his…",
  "key_points": [
    "President Tinubu honored campaign promise to increase Armed Forces salaries.",
    "Senator Ali Ndume praised Tinubu for keeping his commitment to military morale boost.",
    "Salary increase aims to encourage military personnel in combating insecurity."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}