…Directs Accountant General of the Federation to Open A Dedicated Account On his 74th birthday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu expressed compassion for the families of Nigeria’s service members by donating all the salaries he has received since becoming President to them. He also encouraged other public officials at the subnational level to follow his example.
…Directs Accountant General of the Federation to Open A Dedicated Account
On his 74th birthday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu expressed compassion for the families of Nigeria’s service members by donating all the salaries he has received since becoming President to them. He also encouraged other public officials at the subnational level to follow his example.
The president announced that the decision is part of the events marking his birthday. He further stated that the initiative aims to acknowledge and honour the contributions of military personnel throughout the nation. “On this, my 74th birthday, I celebrate the valiant men and women of our Armed Forces,” he said.
A State House statement said, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has 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 President announced the initiative on Sunday, using the commemoration of his 74th birthday, to honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of the nation’s military personnel.
“President Tinubu has 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.
“As a personal commitment, the President has pledged to contribute all his salaries since assuming office as seed funding for the initiative, reinforcing his resolve to ensure that those who have borne the cost of Nigeria’s peace and security are not forgotten.
“The President 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.
“President Tinubu emphasised 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.
“President Tinubu also stated that supporting members of the Armed Forces and their families is not an act of charity but a duty that all must fulfil.
“The President 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 statement was signed by Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.
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