When BAT Took Over, A Private Was Paid ₦49K, I Complained,Now, A Private Is Paid ₦187K Monthly–Ndume

Senator Ali Ndume has praised President Bola Tinubu’s administration for improving security and the welfare of military personnel, citing developments in his hometown of Gwoza, Borno State.

Ndume made this known during an interview on Channels Television, where he spoke about the changes in security and military welfare since Tinubu became president.

The senator explained that he recently travelled to Gwoza without an escort and attended Friday prayers. However, he had to wait for soldiers to scan the road for possible threats before travelling back.

According to him, the security operation delayed his journey, as he had planned to leave by 6 a.m. but could not depart until 11 a.m., eventually arriving at his destination around 2 p.m.

Speaking about military welfare, Ndume recalled that soldiers with the rank of private were earning ₦49,000 monthly when Tinubu assumed office.

He said he had complained about the low salary at the time, but the amount has now increased to ₦187,000 monthly.

Ndume also identified the provision of aviation equipment for the Air Force and the reported purchase of 12 Apache helicopters as other achievements of the administration.

In his words, “When this government of Tinubu took over, a private was paid ₦49,000 a month; I came here and complained; now a private is receiving ₦187,000 per month. Is that not an achievement?”