Recruits in Security Agencies

Insufficient Pay for Sacrifices Made

According to Ndume, a former Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Army, recruits in security agencies are being paid less than N50,000 monthly. He questions how someone can be expected to give their best when they are paid so little that they can’t even afford a bag of rice. It’s a major challenge that the government needs to address.

Training Crucial for Victory

The Need for Salary Review

Ndume highlights that the salaries of security agencies have not been reviewed since 2008. He emphasizes the urgency of increasing their salaries to reflect the current economic situation. Additionally, he calls for the recruitment of more security operatives to address the manpower deficit in the Nigerian Police Force and the Nigerian Army.

Equipping and Motivating the Military

Aside from salary increments and recruitment, Ndume urges President Bola Tinubu’s administration to prioritize acquiring adequate equipment for the military. This is crucial for effectively addressing the nation’s threats and boosting the morale of security personnel. Ndume emphasizes the need to review the salaries of all security agencies, increase their numbers, and provide them with proper equipment and motivation.