President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the donation of his salaries as President to officers of the Nigerian Armed Forces.
The President made this personal donation in commeration of his 74th birthday emphasizing that the initiative is rooted in a solemn national obligation to care for those who stand in harm’s way and the families who carry the burden of their sacrifice, irrespective of insurance programmes available to members of the armed forces.
In a statement on Sunday, the President also announced the establishment of a dedicated support fund for members of Nigeria’s Armed Forces, those wounded in the line of duty, and the families of fallen heroes.
The statement noted that the President has also directed the Accountant-General of the Federation to establish a special account for the fund, which will provide targeted support to injured service members, as well as to widows, widowers, and children of those who lost their lives in service to the country.
“Supporting members of the Armed Forces and their families is not an act of charity, but a duty that all must fulfil,” the President is quoted as saying.
The President also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening the welfare of military personnel and ensuring that their service to the nation is matched with dignity, care, and sustained support.
The President further called on State Governors, members of the National Assembly, the private sector, his friends, and well-wishers to support the initiative, noting that details of the fund will be made available in due course