Tinubu Approves Big Army Pay Hikes: Should Igbo Youths Enlist?

President Bola Tinubu has approved a new salary structure and welfare package for the Nigerian Army. The move promises significant pay increases for both enlisted ranks and commissioned officers. Enlisted soldiers now earn between ₦300,000 (Private) and ₦890,000 (Assistant Warrant Officer) monthly. Commissioned officers could see salaries ranging from ₦510,000 (2nd Lieutenant) to ₦4,900,000 (General). As an Igbo youth, do these new benefits make joining the army more appealing, or are we being asked to take unnecessary risks? Some argue this feels like a plea from the government, suggesting politicians should send their own children first.

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