𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬

A newly proposed salary structure for officers and men of the Nigerian military has emerged, outlining significant pay increases across all ranks, subject to approval and passage into law.

According to details shared on the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) information page, the proposed structure, if approved, would see junior and senior personnel earn substantially higher monthly salaries in recognition of their service and sacrifices.

Under the proposal, a Private would earn ₦300,000, while a Lance Corporal would receive ₦350,000. A Corporal is expected to earn ₦400,000, with a Sergeant earning ₦460,000. Staff Sergeants would take home ₦510,000, Warrant Officers (WO) ₦600,000, Master Warrant Officers (MWO) ₦680,000, and Army Warrant Officers (AWO) up to ₦890,000 monthly.

For commissioned officers, the proposal puts the salary of a Second Lieutenant at ₦510,000, Lieutenant ₦580,000, and Captain ₦690,000. A Major would earn ₦770,000, Lieutenant Colonel ₦850,000, and Colonel ₦970,000.

At the senior command level, the proposed structure lists Brigadier Generals at ₦1.5 million monthly, while Major Generals would earn up to ₦2.5 million.

The salary adjustment is yet to receive legislative backing and official confirmation from relevant government authorities. However, the proposal has already sparked conversations online, with many Nigerians insisting that improved welfare for the military is long overdue, given their role in national security and peacekeeping.

Supporters of the proposal argue that better remuneration would boost morale, professionalism and commitment within the armed forces, while awaiting the government