Kalu hails Tinubu’s military salary increase, urges troops to sustain patriotism

By Henry Umoru
ABUJA — Chairman of the Senate Committee on the South East Development Commission (SEDC), Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (APC, Abia North), has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving a significant salary increase for members of the Nigerian Armed Forces.
Kalu described the development as a timely demonstration of the Federal Government’s commitment to improving the welfare of troops safeguarding the nation’s territorial integrity.
In a statement posted on his official social media handle on Wednesday, the former Abia State governor said the decision reflects a clear understanding that the welfare of military personnel should remain a national priority.
He noted that ...