President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the donation of his entire salary since assuming office to support members of Nigeria’s Armed Forces, including wounded personnel and families of fallen soldiers.
The President disclosed this in a statement on Sunday as he marked his 74th birthday, noting that the move is part of efforts to strengthen welfare support for military personnel.
He also directed the Accountant-General of the Federation to establish a dedicated account for the initiative.
Tinubu said the fund is aimed at recognising the sacrifices of members of the Armed Forces and providing support for those injured in service and families of those who lost their lives.
The President called on governors, members of the National Assembly, private sector players, and other stakeholders to support the fund.
Tinubu emphasised that supporting military personnel and their families is a national responsibility.
The announcement comes as the President marked his 74th birthday. In a personally signed message, Tinubu thanked Nigerians for their goodwill, prayers, and continued support, noting that such encouragement strengthens his administration’s resolve.
The Nigerian military and government have implemented several support measures for families of fallen personnel in recent years.
In addition to donations, the Nigerian Air Force introduced policies to provide financial support for families of fallen personnel. Under the directive approved by the Chief of the Air Staff, Hassan Abubakar, families of personnel who die in active service can continue receiving the deceased officer’s salary for up to 12 months or until all benefits are fully processed.