“We will improve your welfare,” FG tells militia members
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The federal government said it is working to improve the welfare of paramilitary personnel to facilitate their efforts and contribution to the motherland.
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, disclosed this through a communiqué signed by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Babatunde Alao.
He assured paramilitary personnel of the government’s readiness to fulfill its commitment to promote free compensation for sacrifices made by security personnel.
Speaking on the occasion of the unveiling of the new uniform for men of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) in Abuja, Dr. Tunji Ojo praised the initiative of the NSCDC boss, Dr. Ahmed Audi.
According to him, the new uniforms will give NSCDC personnel “a sense of pride among their contemporaries within security circles”.
He added that the federal government plans to review and improve the service as reforms are underway to enhance the welfare of paramilitary personnel.
The minister explained that as part of the expected major reforms, the government has set up a committee to plan promotions that do not affect personnel and create a pension board that can care for officers after they retire.
“As a government, we are doing everything we can to support government agencies by providing them with the right materials and, of course, the right knowledge to deliver.
“We will continue to support them. We will continue to work on executive welfare and training because it is of the utmost importance. And of course, we know that the return on our investment is in enhanced security. We continue to invest in you,” he explains.
“Rest assured that I have your support. Rest assured that I have your support, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Rest assured that your sacrifice is not in vain. Your lack of sleep is what enables us to sleep. Thank you for giving me a sleepless night.
Regarding the government’s efforts to develop promotions and eliminate career stagnation, among other things, the Minister said work to promote officers without influence or circumventing the process is at its peak.
“We are working on promotion training for personnel in all paramilitary agencies, which will be announced in the coming weeks. We are doing this to end the era of career stagnation. In some cases, people should go into military service with the expectation that they will one day become auditor general or commander. People should be able to earn promotions on time and without anyone knowing.
“We are working on your special allowance and we guarantee you will be eligible soon. We are also working on a pay review. As a board, we are We are working with the Salaries and Wages Commission to ensure an upward review of officer pay.
“We are working to establish a paramilitary pension board to let our men know that they are guaranteed a good life during their military service and after they retire.”
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Source: guardian.ng