Despite increased budgetary allocations, the soldiers claim they are still being served sub-par meals unfit for consumption, even by dogs.
Recall that recently, their monthly food allowance was raised from N30,000 to N36,000 per person due to rising food prices, but the quality of food remains a concern. They also asked the authorities to review their monthly allowances.
One of the soldiers said, “Furthermore, this monthly allowance called sky skill need to be reviewed due to the irregularities. It goes as follows, Pte soldier to Corporal is collecting N20,000, Sergeant to Staff Sergeant is collecting N25,000 while Warrant Officer to M Warrant Officer collects N30,000”.
“How do you expect respect and balancing in the system? Soldiers buy military kit, including uniforms and boots themselves. These are the issues, and don’t forget that billions of dollars are being budgeted yearly to buy all these things”, another soldier said.
It had earlier been reported severally that Nigerian soldiers have expressed grievances regarding inadequate food provisions and poor welfare conditions. The soldiers have complained about insufficient and poor-quality food, inadequate quantities of food and non-payment of their allowances.
These concerns highlight the challenges faced by the soldiers in terms of their basic needs and welfare, despite their critical role in serving the country.
