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Mass Resignation Looms In Nigerian Army Over Revised Conditions Of Service Awaiting Tinubu’s Approval

Aggrieved officers warn that if the document is approved, it will frustrate them out of service due to prolonged stays on ranks.

July 28, 2024


Nigerian Army officers who joined the Armed Forces after university education face a looming mass exodus following the proposed Revised Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service (HTACOS) 2024, which is awaiting President Bola Tinubu’s approval.
Aggrieved officers warn that if the document is approved, it will frustrate them out of service due to prolonged stays on ranks.



The document, reviewed by LEADERSHIP, reveals that military authorities are contemplating a policy change that would extend the promotion duration for Direct Short Service (DSS) officers, who join as professionals, while leaving the promotion timeline unchanged for regular service officers commissioned through the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA). Currently, junior regular service officers spend five years on a rank, while Department of State Services’ officers spend seven years.
Chapter 17 of the proposed HTACOS outlines the new time requirements for promotions:



Cadet to Lt/SLt/Fg Offr: Automatic promotion after five years unless disciplinary issues arise.



Lt/SLt/Fg Offr to Capt/Lt(NN)/Flt Lt: Promotion after five years for regular officers and seven years for DSS officers.



Capt/Lt(NN)/Flt Lt to Maj/Lt Cdr/Sqn Ldr: Promotion after five years for regular officers and six years for DSS officers.



Additional promotion requirements include satisfactory performance reports for three consecutive years, recommendations by commanding officers, successful completion of prescribed promotion examinations, and other conditions set by the Service Council/Board.



For senior officers, the policy states: “Promotion to Lt Col/Cdr/Wg Cdr: Requires five years for regular officers and six years for DSS officers in the rank of Maj/Lt Cdr/Sqn Ldr.”


Officers argue that this policy will undermine morale and unity, as DSS officers, essential due to their specialised skills, may feel undervalued and unmotivated, affecting operational effectiveness. Slower promotion rates could deter skilled professionals from joining the armed forces, opting for civilian careers instead.
This delay could also create a bottleneck in leadership within specialized units, impeding the development of experienced leaders necessary for maintaining operational readiness.



"A promotion policy that discriminates based on commissioning source rather than performance and competence undermines the principles of meritocracy," officers stated. They emphasised that promotions should be based on demonstrated abilities, leadership qualities, and performance rather than the method of entry into the armed forces.



The officers warned that implementing a discriminatory policy may expose the armed forces to legal challenges and ethical scrutiny, violating principles of equality and fairness. They cited the United States and British militaries, which use standardised, merit-based promotion systems, as models for fair and effective promotion practices.


"It is crucial for the Nigerian armed forces to adopt international best practices to maintain a professional, motivated, and cohesive military force," they added.

https://saharareporters.com/2024/07/28/mass-resignation-looms-nigerian-army-over-revised-conditions-service-awaiting-tinubus

The DSS route should be expunged from the scheme of service outright

coming from saharareporters, I can assure you it is piss talk.

COMRADES, why won't they resign, since the civilian government is not doing the right thing

Good job, if implemented, it is time to put some disciplinary measures in the military. Tinubu is smarter than I thought.

Azazyel:
Mass Resignation Looms In Nigerian Army Over Revised Conditions Of Service Awaiting Tinubu’s Approval

Aggrieved officers warn that if the document is approved, it will frustrate them out of service due to prolonged stays on ranks.

July 28, 2024


Nigerian Army officers who joined the Armed Forces after university education face a looming mass exodus following the proposed Revised Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service (HTACOS) 2024, which is awaiting President Bola Tinubu’s approval.
Aggrieved officers warn that if the document is approved, it will frustrate them out of service due to prolonged stays on ranks.



The document, reviewed by LEADERSHIP, reveals that military authorities are contemplating a policy change that would extend the promotion duration for Direct Short Service (DSS) officers, who join as professionals, while leaving the promotion timeline unchanged for regular service officers commissioned through the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA). Currently, junior regular service officers spend five years on a rank, while Department of State Services’ officers spend seven years.
Chapter 17 of the proposed HTACOS outlines the new time requirements for promotions:



Cadet to Lt/SLt/Fg Offr: Automatic promotion after five years unless disciplinary issues arise.



Lt/SLt/Fg Offr to Capt/Lt(NN)/Flt Lt: Promotion after five years for regular officers and seven years for DSS officers.



Capt/Lt(NN)/Flt Lt to Maj/Lt Cdr/Sqn Ldr: Promotion after five years for regular officers and six years for DSS officers.



Additional promotion requirements include satisfactory performance reports for three consecutive years, recommendations by commanding officers, successful completion of prescribed promotion examinations, and other conditions set by the Service Council/Board.



For senior officers, the policy states: “Promotion to Lt Col/Cdr/Wg Cdr: Requires five years for regular officers and six years for DSS officers in the rank of Maj/Lt Cdr/Sqn Ldr.”


Officers argue that this policy will undermine morale and unity, as DSS officers, essential due to their specialised skills, may feel undervalued and unmotivated, affecting operational effectiveness. Slower promotion rates could deter skilled professionals from joining the armed forces, opting for civilian careers instead.
This delay could also create a bottleneck in leadership within specialized units, impeding the development of experienced leaders necessary for maintaining operational readiness.



"A promotion policy that discriminates based on commissioning source rather than performance and competence undermines the principles of meritocracy," officers stated. They emphasised that promotions should be based on demonstrated abilities, leadership qualities, and performance rather than the method of entry into the armed forces.



The officers warned that implementing a discriminatory policy may expose the armed forces to legal challenges and ethical scrutiny, violating principles of equality and fairness. They cited the United States and British militaries, which use standardised, merit-based promotion systems, as models for fair and effective promotion practices.


"It is crucial for the Nigerian armed forces to adopt international best practices to maintain a professional, motivated, and cohesive military force," they added.

https://saharareporters.com/2024/07/28/mass-resignation-looms-nigerian-army-over-revised-conditions-service-awaiting-tinubus

I will respond to this properly when I am done.

viyon02:
Good job, if implemented, it is time to put some disciplinary measures in the military. Tinubu is smarter than I thought.

You got the memo... no deserving officer seeking ranks...imagine a chunk of our NA majors does not have an experience worth a while on the battlefield.

They should all get out. na for innocent masses body dem dey always show there Milootary might.

LordIsaac:
;DHmmm…they should not make the government angry ooo. They have the power to draft all males 18 years and older into the army by force. All they need is initiate a pseudo-war.

As long as Seyi Tinubu will be at d war front, no problem.

Source: Sahara reporters

SadiqBabaSani:
The DSS route should be expunged from the scheme of service outright

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You seem to have a good reason for this suggestion sir. Can you throw more light please. Thanks

You know they are chasing a career and you want to stunt it.

Every institute needs specialist.

SadiqBabaSani:
The DSS route should be expunged from the scheme of service outright

Some elite forces have officers that speaks 3 international languages, some have PhD. Those guys can ransack anywhere because it is 80% advance technology.

We can continue the path of 1950's or advance.

Better to be a living dog
Than a dead n rotten lion.
Be wise

I have nothing to say. The ball is in their court.

Saharareporters: where Sowore shares his political fantasies

LordIsaac:
;DHmmm…they should not make the government angry ooo. They have the power to draft all males 18 years and older into the army by force. All they need is initiate a pseudo-war.

this is where you lack intelligience, when we are not at war. They lack wisdom, instead of them to increase the age, yet they reduced it to 25yrs

viyon02:
Good job, if implemented, it is time to put some disciplinary measures in the military. Tinubu is smarter than I thought.

another un intelligent one sported, you no nothing about anything

Ok

Army of oppression. Most youth join the army for personal vendetta. Better to avoid them because they mostly recruit fools not patriots. Most armed personnel are cultists, so when you recruit a cultist to the army, what discipline will he exudes?

chai, who go kon carry gun laidis.

The soldiers are also feeling the heat

Wetin concern State Services for the 2nd paragraph?

Anti people congress

Ebigwei007:
another un intelligent one sported, you no nothing about anything

were you baffled too ?

HEAVY FAKE NEWS FR SOWEREE

alphaNomega:
coming from saharareporters, I can assure you it is piss talk.

Same Sahara that first reported Ubah's death?

Make dem divide this country abegiii

Balogunodua:
You got the memo... no deserving officer seeking ranks...imagine a chunk of our NA majors does not have an experience worth a while on the battlefield.

you got it.

They can't resign because of unemployment problem and hunger

alphaNomega:
coming from saharareporters, I can assure you it is piss talk.

what you don't know, you don't.

the information is very true, even if I share whatsapp post here, you will doubt it