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If you're thinking about joining the Army, you probably have a lot of questions, and one of the most important ones might be: how much do soldiers get paid?

Overview of Nigerian Army ranks
The Nigerian Army is divided into two main categories: Commissioned Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs).

Commissioned officers: These are higher-ranking officials who have undergone extensive training and hold leadership positions. Examples include Captains, Majors, and Generals.

Non-commissioned officers: These soldiers typically start at lower ranks and can rise through the ranks based on their performance and experience. Examples include Sergeants and Corporals.
Salary structure

The salary structure in the Nigerian Army varies depending on rank, with commissioned officers generally earning more than non-commissioned officers.

Commissioned officers' salaries
General: ₦1,500,000 per month
Lieutenant General: ₦1,000,000 per month
Major General: ₦950,000 per month
Brigadier General: ₦750,000 per month
Colonel: ₦550,000 per month
Lieutenant Colonel: ₦350,000 per month
Major: ₦300,000 per month
Captain: ₦220,000 per month
Lieutenant: ₦180,000 per month
Second Lieutenant: ₦120,000 per month

Non-commissioned officers' salaries
Master Warrant Officer: ₦90,000 per month
Warrant Officer: ₦80,000 per month
Staff Sergeant: ₦68,000 per month
Sergeant: ₦63,000 per month
Corporal: ₦60,000 per month
Lance Corporal: ₦57,000 per month
Private: ₦48,000 - ₦50,000 per month
N.B: These salaries are subject to change based on government policies and economic conditions.

The Nigerian Army offers a structured salary system that rewards personnel based on their rank and experience. Higher-ranking officers, especially commissioned officers, receive significantly higher pay compared to non-commissioned officers. However, both categories benefit from additional allowances and support that contribute to their overall compensation.

Other benefits and allowances
In addition to their salaries, Nigerian Army personnel receive various benefits and allowances, which can include:

•Housing allowance: Support for accommodation costs.
•Medical care: Access to medical services for soldiers and their families.
•Uniform allowance: Provision for purchasing and maintaining uniforms.
•Travel Allowance: Compensation for official travel.
These allowances help ensure that soldiers can meet their basic needs and maintain a good standard of living while serving their country.

For those interested in a career in the Nigerian Army, it's important to understand these financial aspects as well as the responsibilities that come with each rank. The Army not only provides a career path but also the opportunity to serve and protect the nation with pride and honour.

The president earns 1.2m monthly, does he buy food? No paid for by Nigerians!, clothes? No, housing/rent, No! Travel? No, medical insurance? Special staff for every possible role you can think of at his beck and call. Multiple allowance yearly before the end of his tenor plus pension for life same goves for the state governors.
Is the seat of the presidency a place of charity or a place of service?

Judges ministers etc. the same applies to them. Yes it’s a tough task being a judge. These judges however also enjoy huge bonuses when you compare it to the economic situation of the country.
Multiple allowances (wardrobe, housing, cars they even get domestic staff all on government pocket). So why is 700k encouraging a person who is in a position to uphold moral values into corruption?

If you are concerned about the government salary structure encouraging corruption, I had hoped you were talking about staff in the lower cadre with no benefits other than their job security. Not the fat cats with huge bonuses and allowances.

Corruption results from insatiable greed, lack of contentment, and poor moral values...it's got nothing to do with what one earns. Know this and know peace

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mohims:
The op is confused. Kindly disregard this nonsense the op posted. He doesn't even understand the military ranks well. This post is absolute nonsense and completely misleading. I guess the op was high on drugs when he made this post.