Nigerian army reportedly increased feeding allowance of personnel from just N1,000 to a whopping N1,200

Nigerian army reportedly increases feeding allowance of personnel from just N1,000 to a whopping N1,200..

“Relatedly, requisition for Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants (POL) are to be subsequently calculated as 30 litres of PMS/Vehicle/Day and 50 litres of AGO/Vehicle/Day.

“I am to respectfully add that you forward your sustenance requirements to this Headquarters not later than 15 of every month in line with the new rates for necessary action. Please acknowledge receipt.”

Meanwhile, more soldiers in Northeast Nigeria and other theatres of operation have applied to the Chief of Army Staff for voluntary retirement.

The action comes amid security challenges the military is currently combating in most parts of the country.

The soldiers, drawn from various formations of the army across the country, are all junior cadres who are mostly fighting against terrorists and insurgents.

The Chief of Army Staff has since approved their formal disengagement.

“Reference A conveyed the COAS approval for the voluntary/medical discharge of the above named SNCO and 18 others listed at Annex A. The soldiers are to proceed on terminal leave WEF 15 Jan 24 while their disengagement dates take effect from 15 Feb 24 in accordance with the NA Administrative Policies and Procedures Revised (March 2023),” a signal dated July 28 and signed by one M Haruna, Lieutenant Colonel read.

Moving the motion earlier, Nalaraba said that the significant upward review of non-regular allowance of the Nigerian Army in 2017 was to ensure that serving personnel were adequately remunerated.

According to him, this is to ensure that the personnel are motivated for optimum performance in the provision of adequate security in the country.

“The non-regular allowance which includes payments such as First 28 days allowance, Operations allowance and Duty Tour Allowance of soldiers and officers was necessitated to mitigate the effects of current economic realities on the welfare of troops and entire personnel of Nigerian Army.