President Bola Tinubu has announced the creation of a dedicated support fund for members of Nigeria’s Armed Forces, including those injured in the line of duty and the families of fallen soldiers.
The President unveiled the initiative on Sunday during the commemoration of his 74th birthday, honouring the courage, sacrifice, and service of the nation’s military personnel.
In a statement, presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said President Tinubu directed the Accountant-General of the Federation to establish a special account for the fund. The initiative will provide targeted support to wounded service members, as well as widows, widowers, and children of those who lost their lives serving the nation.
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The statement added: “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.”
The statement further added that the President Tinubu stated that supporting members of the Armed Forces and their families is not an act of charity, but a duty that all must fulfil.
He 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.
