President Bola Tinubu’s approval of a new salary package for members of the Nigerian Armed Forces has sparked mixed reactions from opposition parties, with some praising the move while others questioned its timing and motive.

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) and the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) welcomed the salary increase, describing it as a necessary step to improve troop welfare and strengthen national security. However, the Labour Party and the Obidient Movement argued that the decision should be viewed in the context of the administration’s broader political record.

The Presidency had announced that the new salary structure provides increases ranging from 30 to 80 per cent for about 250,000 military personnel across the country.