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Military veterans have demanded the immediate implementation of the approved N250,000 minimum wage for serving personnel, accusing the Federal Government of delaying the law passed by the National Assembly and assented to by President Bola Tinubu.
The demand was made on Monday during a retreat attended by over 70 military veterans at the Armed Forces Headquarters Command Mess 1, Abuja.
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Olufemi Oluyede, was represented by five senior military officers. Veterans presented documentary evidence to the military representatives, who acknowledged their submissions.
The National Assembly passed the bill in October 2025 following a comparative study showing Nigeria had the lowest military pay among African countries.
President Tinubu assented to the bill in November 2025. Veterans said military authorities recently denied knowledge of the approved salary increase.
Key Points:
Soldiers and their families face continued financial strain despite approved pay increase.
Military morale may be undermined by delays in implementing approved salary review.
Government risks losing trust among serving and retired military personnel.
The delay signals potential bureaucratic or fiscal obstacles within the defence ministry.
Timing of planned protest may pressure authorities to expedite implementation.
The government’s response and the veterans’ planned peaceful protest will determine whether implementation is fast-tracked or tensions escalate.
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