COAS increases troops feeding allowance to N3,000 daily

• The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has announced an increase in the daily Ration Cash Allowance (RCA) for soldiers from N1,500 to N3,000, effective from March ending
• Oluyede confirmed this on Wednesday and also announced the Nigerian Army Housing Scheme, a new housing scheme for retiring officer
• The housing projects have commenced in Abuja, Ibadan, Jos, Port Harcourt, Owerri, and Akwa Ibom to ensure soldiers have post-service accommodation

COAS raises soldiers allowance to N3,000 daily.
Photo credit: @HQNigerianArmySource: TwitterCOAS raises troops allowanceCOAS announces affordable housing optionsCOAS unveils welfare packages for Nigerian soldiers.
Photo credit: @HQNigerianArmySource: TwitterI am going to build on what my predecessors have done in improving the welfare of our personnel. I am sure you are all aware of our initiatives. In December, under the Nigerian Army Housing Scheme, we unveiled the first set of houses in Abuja. As I speak, we are beginning a new set in Ibadan.We have also secured land for another set in Jos. Additionally, we are developing housing units in Port Harcourt, Owerri, and Akwa Ibom states. This will ensure a widespread distribution of houses that soldiers can subscribe to. You will all agree with me that there is nowhere in Nigeria where you can buy a two- or three-bedroom house for as low as N8 million. This is a significant investment by the Army to ensure you have a comfortable post service life. In fact, we are accelerating the process so that more personnel can benefit. I want you to believe in this system because it is worthwhile, he said.Army Responsibilities in Nigeria

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