The Nigerian Army will raise troops’ daily feeding allowance from N1,500 to N3,000 starting next month, Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede has announced.
Speaking in Lagos, he also introduced a 3% interest loan for soldiers and an affordable housing scheme with homes starting from N8 million.
To address uniform shortages, the army will distribute 100,000 uniforms monthly to ensure all soldiers are properly equipped.
Oluyede assured troops that their welfare remains a priority.
