Dismissed Nigerian Soldier exposes Army welfare crisis: ‘We buy our own uniforms, boots and survive on ₦109,000 salary’

A dismissed Nigerian soldier, Lance Corporal Rotimi Olamilekan, popularly known as Soja Boi, has triggered widespread public debate after detailing what he described as the harsh realities of military service in Nigeria, including low pay, poor welfare, prolonged deployment, and allegations that soldiers are often forced to purchase their own uniforms, boots, and protective gear. […] The post Dismissed Nigerian Soldier exposes Army welfare crisis: ‘We buy our own uniforms, boots and survive on ₦109,000 salary’ appeared first on CrispNG.

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Dismissed Nigerian Soldier exposes Army welfare crisis: ‘We buy our own uniforms, boots and survive on ₦109,000 salary’

A dismissed Nigerian soldier, Lance Corporal Rotimi Olamilekan, popularly known as Soja Boi, has triggered widespread public debate after detailing what he described as the harsh realities of military service in Nigeria, including low pay, poor welfare, prolonged deployment, and allegations that soldiers are often forced to purchase their own uniforms, boots, and protective gear. […]

The post Dismissed Nigerian Soldier exposes Army welfare crisis: ‘We buy our own uniforms, boots and survive on ₦109,000 salary’ appeared first on CrispNG.

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