The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has increased personnel ration cash allowance by 100 percent.
It has also made substantial increments in the insurance payouts under a newly introduced Group Personal Accident Insurance Policy.
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, announced this during the commissioning new accommodation at Sam Ethnan Air Force Base, Lagos, on Monday.
He said the increments were captured in the 2025 budget.
“In the meantime, a 100 percent increment in the Ration Cash Allowance for 2025 has already been established as a proactive measure to support personnel amid rising living costs”, he said.
The NAF chief said the service has engaged Defence Headquarters (DHQ) to review the Armed Forces Manual of Financial Administration with a view to enhancing the overall welfare package of personnel.
He said NAF has made large-scale distribution of new uniforms and accoutrements to troops, and made upward review of the monthly electricity subsidy for Sam Ethnan Air Force Base.
“The large-scale distribution of new uniforms and accoutrements will achieve 100 percent coverage within the next two weeks,” he said.
While reaffirming his commitment to personnel welfare as a key driver of his command philosophy, he disclosed that 23 beneficiaries, including 9 recent ones, have received substantial payouts under the Group Personal Accident Insurance Policy.
This policy, according to him, covers compensation for bodily injury, permanent or temporary disability, death, medical expenses, and salary reimbursement during hospitalization.
He said, “Beyond financial and material welfare, the NAF has increased infrastructural projects to over 470 nationwide, covering residential buildings, operational facilities, sporting complexes, medical centres, and places of worship.
‘Of these, 295 projects, representing 63 percent, have been completed, while 175 are ongoing.
“To date, over ₦61 billion has been invested in these efforts, which also include upgrades to roads, water supply systems, and electricity infrastructure at various NAF bases.”
(The Nation)
