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House committee on defence backs Tinubu's military salary rise and army expansion
['Ezra Ukanwa']
Legit.ng
Babajimi Benson, has praised President Bola Tinubu for approving a sweeping review of military salaries and the largest structural expansion of the Nigerian Army in recent years.
President Tinubu has approved a military salary review and the expansion of the Nigerian Army from 8 to 12 divisions.
Army to grow from 8 to 12 divisionsBeyond pay, Tinubu approved the creation of four new army divisions, bringing the total from eight to twelve.
The committee said the reorganisation would improve command and control, speed up the deployment of troops, and strengthen border security.
The committee said the reforms align with Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda and pledged to continue providing legislative backing and oversight to ensure their implementation.