Defence Chief Pledges Improved Welfare for Nigerian Troops at Armed Forces Celebration

Defence Chief Pledges Improved Welfare for Nigerian Troops at Armed Forces Celebration

By Zainab Uzomah Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has said the military is implementing new welfare reforms for service personnel, with support from the highest levels of government. Speaking at the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day (AFCRD) Social Night in Abuja, General Oluyede told troops that the reforms were ongoing and aimed at improving living conditions for both serving and retired members of the […]

January 13, 2026 7

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COAS Visits 18 Brigade, Promises Enhanced Welfare for Troops

By Zainab Uzomah The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to improving the welfare of its personnel, describing it as essential to boosting morale and sustaining operational effectiveness. Addressing officers and soldiers of 18 Brigade during a visit to Latini Barracks in Bida, Niger State, the COAS said the welfare of troops and their families remained a top priority under his […]

January 8, 2026 14

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Army Chief Unveils New Properties Headquarters, Pledges Better Welfare for Soldiers

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has inaugurated the new corporate headquarters of the Nigerian Army Properties Limited (NAPL) in Abuja, describing the project as a key step in strengthening welfare and boosting professionalism within the military. Speaking at the ceremony in Asokoro on Thursday, Gen Shaibu said the facility reflects the Army’s wider push to modernise its administrative systems and improve conditions for personnel. He described […]

December 5, 2025 29

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Officers’ Welfare: IGP Commissions Housing Projects in Kano State

By Toffa Momoh, Abuja In another significant step towards enhancing the welfare of police officers and reinforcing operational capacity, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has officiated the commissioning of newly constructed police barracks and accommodation facilities at Bompai and Zaria Road, in Kano State. According to a statement by the Police Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Wednesday, the initiative is part of his administration’s pivotal step […]

August 6, 2025 19

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FCTA Staff Stage Protest Over Poor Welfare, Give Three-Day Ultimatum

By Toffa Momoh Some staff of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, are currently protesting in front of the FCTA headquarters in Area 11, Abuja, to press home their demands. The group, under the auspices of the Joint Union Action Committee, held placards with inscriptions such as “Non-payment of AEPB Enforcement Squad,” “Inaccessibility of the salary portal to salary desk officers,” “Withheld salaries and allowances of workers for over 6 […]

June 30, 2025 24

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NiMet workers threaten strike over welfare concerns, issue 14-day ultimatum

Workers under the Nigerian Meteorological Agency have issued a 14-day ultimatum to the agency’s management to address longstanding welfare concerns or face a nationwide industrial action. The unions said this in a letter titled “Failure to respond to lawful and reasonable demands—14 days ultimatum,” which our correspondent obtained on Wednesday. It was signed by Ocheme Abah of the National Union of Air Transport Employees, Sikiru Waheed of the Amalgamated Union […]

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