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President Bola Tinubu has announced the establishment of a welfare fund for members of Nigeria’s Armed Forces, pledging all his salaries since assuming office as seed funding for the initiative.
Speaking on Sunday during the commemoration of his 74th birthday, Tinubu said the fund was created “ to honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of the nation’s military personnel.”
Tinubu directed the Accountant-General of the Federation to set up a special account for the fund, which will provide 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.
State governors, members of the National Assembly, the private sector, his friends, and well-wishers were urged to support the initiative by the President, who added that information about the fund will be released eventually.
Regardless of the insurance programmes available to members of the armed forces, Tinubu stated that the initiative is based on a solemn national obligation to care for those who stand in danger and the families who bear the burden of their sacrifice.
On his 74th birthday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu took a moment to honor the men and women who protect Nigeria every day. He announced a dedicated welfare fund for the Armed Forces, a gesture to recognize their bravery, sacrifices, and the families who stand beside them. “Today,… pic.twitter.com/sqvbhPyKmZ
— Daddy D.O🇳🇬 (@DOlusegun) March 29, 2026
He added that helping members of the armed forces and their families is a responsibility that everyone must fulfil rather than an act of charity.
The President reiterated his administration’s dedication to improving the welfare of military personnel and ensuring that their service to the country is met with respect, consideration, and ongoing assistance.
On this my 74th birthday, I celebrate the valiant men and women of our Armed Forces.
Today, I have directed the Accountant-General of the Federation to establish a special account for a fund dedicated to those who serve, those wounded in the line of duty, and the families of…
— Bola Ahmed Tinubu (@officialABAT) March 29, 2026
