The salary increase comes ​as Nigeria grapples with multiple security challenges across different regions. Kidnappings for ransom have become widespread in parts of north-central ​Nigeria, while security forces also face periodic separatist-linked violence in the southeast. The new package will increase the annual wage ​bill for the armed forces to 924 billion ​naira ($678.68 million) ⁠from 660 billion naira. Successive governments have struggled to contain insecurity despite increased military deployments and spending, with attacks by armed groups continuing to strain ⁠security forces ​and communities. Tinubu said his administration would continue ​to prioritise troop welfare and modernise the armed forces with the weapons and technology needed ​to tackle security threats.