Personnel from colonel down to warrant officer would have a 50 per cent increase, while Private to Staff Sergeant will have an 80 per cent increase. The pay package will increase the yearly salary bill for the country’s armed forces personnel from N660 billion to N924 billion. “Our administration will continue to prioritise troop welfare and modernise the armed forces by providing the weapons and technological tools needed to discharge their duties. Senior officers up to the rank of General are to receive a 30 per cent salary adjustment. The former Senate President, however, urged the Armed Forces to reciprocate the Federal Government’s gesture by demonstrating greater dedication to duty and improved operational efficiency.