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COAS Increases Troops’ Feeding Allowance to N3,000 Daily, Unveils Welfare Packages

Olaitan Sodiq
Olaitan Sodiq
Published: June 15, 2025
Last updated: June 15, 2025
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COAS Increases Troops' Feeding Allowance to N3,000 Daily, Unveils Welfare Packages | Daily Report Nigeria
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  • The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has announced an increase in the daily feeding allowance of troops from N1,500 to N3,000.
  • Oluyede made the announcement during a visit to the 81 Division of the Nigerian Army in Lagos. 
  • The COAS also introduced a 3% interest loan scheme for soldiers and announced the distribution of 100,000 uniforms monthly to improve the welfare of personnel.

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has announced an upward review of the daily Ration Cash Allowance (RCA) of troops from N1,500 to N3,000.

The increase is set to take effect from the end of March.

Oluyede made the announcement during a visit to the 81 Division of the Nigerian Army in Lagos, where he addressed officers and soldiers.

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He acknowledged that many serving Warrant Officers do not own a house they would retire to, and introduced a housing scheme to address the accommodation needs of retiring officers.

READ ALSO: Senate Gives Nod to Appointment Of Oluyede As COAS

Oluyede said, “I 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.”

The COAS also introduced a 3% interest loan scheme for soldiers, saying, “It comes with just a 3% interest rate. If you go to banks, the lowest interest rate you will find is around 25%. We have deliberately kept our rate low to make it accessible.”

Also, Oluyede announced the distribution of 100,000 uniforms monthly to improve the welfare of personnel.He urged personnel to remain committed to their duties, stressing that more was expected of them.

Nigerian Army Warns COAS Impersonators on Social Media

The Nigerian Army has warned individuals impersonating the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, on social media to stop or face the consequences.

The warning is contained in a statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu.

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