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President Bola Tinubu has launched a support fund for Nigeria's Armed Forces, pledging to donate his entire salary since taking office as initial funding for the initiative. This announcement was made during his 74th birthday celebrations.
The Ministry of Defence, through its Permanent Secretary Richard Pheelangwah, has called on the Military Pensions Board (MPB) to prioritize the timely disbursement of pensions to retired military personnel. The Ministry stressed the importance of these payments for the welfare of veterans.
President Bola Tinubu has approved the acquisition of additional military hardware to support the Armed Forces in their ongoing fight against insurgency and terrorism. The decision follows a briefing by the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa, who updated the President on security operations nationwide.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) alongside several Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have urged the Nigerian federal government to make funding for the armed forces and other security agencies a top priority. They emphasize the need for prompt disbursement of allocated funds to bolster national security.
President Bola Tinubu has called on the Armed Forces to strengthen their efforts in safeguarding civilians and rescuing those abducted, following a terrorist assault in Borno State.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed condolences to the families of Armed Forces members who died in service, urging the government to prioritize their welfare and funding.
Katsina State’s Governor Dikko Umaru Radda commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for their courage and dedication while he was presented with the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem by the Nigerian Legion.
