{
  "id": 9685506,
  "title": "SGF: Investing in Personnel Wellbeing Sustainsing Our Armed Forces’ Motivation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/sgf-investing-in-personnel-wellbeing-sustainsing-our-armed-forces",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T02:39:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/25/sgf-investing-in-personnel-wellbeing-sustainsing-our-armed-forces-motivation/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Senator George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, announced a discount scheme for members of the Nigerian Armed Forces and their families. Akume, the Special Guest of Honour at the event, emphasized the importance of investing in the wellbeing of the Armed Forces to sustain their motivation and resilience. He stated that the sacrifices and contributions of personnel during both peace and security challenges deserved continued recognition and support.\n\nThe discount scheme, organized by the Defence Headquarters in collaboration with Zinox Group, was unveiled during the event. Akume highlighted that initiatives improving access to essential goods and services, easing financial pressures, and enhancing the quality of life for personnel were crucial components of a comprehensive welfare framework. He expressed his satisfaction with the introduction of the online discount shop, which would provide eligible personnel, both serving and retired, with convenient access to a range of goods at discounted prices.\n\nAkume particularly praised the inclusion of veterans and their families in the initiative, emphasizing that their sacrifices and contributions deserved continued recognition. The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, echoed these sentiments, stating that the initiative aimed to enhance the welfare of personnel and improve the livelihoods of their families. He stressed that sound administration of the military was essential to building a motivated, resilient, and effective Armed Forces.",
  "summary": "Linus Aleke in Abuja The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has said the nation’s motivated and resilient Armed Forces were sustained by continued investment",
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  "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."
}