Nigeria's Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has announced that the Federal Government has increased the minimum monthly salary of soldiers to ₦100,000, describing the move as part of efforts to improve the welfare of military personnel.
Speaking during an interview on News Central on Wednesday, Musa said the salary increase marks a significant improvement from the previous minimum of ₦49,000, although he maintained that the country's defence budget remains insufficient.
"It is still not enough, but we have made progress. A soldier who previously earned ₦49,000 now earns ₦100,000 monthly," the minister said.
Musa also called for tougher penalties against kidnappers, advocating the introduction of the death penalty to discourage the growing wave of abductions across the country.
According to him, stronger laws and strict punishment would serve as a deterrent to criminals involved in kidnapping and other violent crimes.
Commenting on the recent abduction of schoolchildren in Oyo State, the minister alleged that the kidnappers were attempting to pressure the military into releasing some of their detained commanders.
He said the abductors had threatened to kill the children if security forces intensified rescue operations, making the situation more delicate.
Musa further dismissed allegations that soldiers were being poorly fed, insisting that reports circulating on social media were misleading. He claimed that a military officer deliberately removed food items from a meal before recording a video to create the false impression that troops were receiving inadequate rations.
The minister reiterated the government's commitment to improving the welfare, welfare packages, and operational capacity of the Nigerian Armed Forces while acknowledging that more funding is needed to address the country's security challenges.
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