The increment will benefit about 250,000 military personnel across the Nigerian Army, Navy and Air Force. The new salary structure also raises the Federal Government’s annual personnel expenditure on the Armed Forces from ₦660 billion to ₦924 billion. Reacting to the development, the Minister of Defence described the approval as a landmark intervention that reflects the Tinubu administration’s commitment to security sector reform and the welfare of military personnel. According to Matawalle, prioritising the welfare of military personnel would strengthen professionalism, improve operational readiness and reinforce the Armed Forces’ capacity to safeguard Nigeria. “By prioritizing the welfare of our troops, the Commander-in-Chief has further strengthened the foundation for a more motivated, disciplined, and combat-ready Armed Forces.