The Nigerian Army (NA) has dismissed report alleging that operatives of the Nigerian Army lamented delay in payment of their January salary, with many paid peanuts, while Generals feed fat.
Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, said the report was not only misleading, but also a grandiose attempt to incite operatives against established precept of discipline in the Nigerian Army.
He said for the avoidance of doubt, since the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya assumed command, he had prioritized the welfare of officers, soldiers and their families, including ensuring prompt payment of salaries, allowances and all statutory entitlements to operatives.
“Therefore, the allegation suggesting delay and non-implementation of new salary increase is a reckless falsehood in all its intent and purposes.
“It must be emphasised, that over the years, the Nigeria Army has built a reputation and unbroken record of prompt payment of salaries and allowances. Officers and soldiers get their monthly salaries and allowances as at when due.
“Additionally, if there is any envisaged delay, troops are usually communicated through the internal communication mechanism.
“It is therefore instructive to state that for the month of January, all salaries and allowances have been paid. The attempt to stir up discontent and whip up sentiment with regards to the unsubstantiated and baseless report that Generals feed fat is an outrageous frivolity. It is an attempt to incite personnel against the institution and cause disaffection in the ranks and should therefore be outright discountenanced,” he said.
The Army spokesperson called on all credible media to distance themselves from the apparent unprofessional and disgraceful yellow journalism practised by some media channels and purveyors of fake of news.
He said the troops were in high spirits and would not be distracted by any mischievous submission by agent provocateurs.
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