Tinubu approves new service terms for military personnel

President Bola Tinubu on Monday presided over the National Defense Council meeting, where he approved the new Harmonized Terms and Conditions of Service (HTACOS) for officers and enlisted personnel in the Nigerian Armed Forces.

The approval, disclosed by the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, signifies a major step towards improving the welfare of soldiers, ratings, and airmen across the nation.

The revised HTACOS is expected to address long-standing concerns within the military regarding service conditions, and streamlining policies for both officers and enlisted personnel.

Specifically, on his verified X handle, Olusegun wrote, “President Tinubu presides over the National Defense Council meeting, [and] approved the new harmonised terms and conditions of service (HTACOS) [for] officers, soldiers/ratings/airmen.”

By adopting the harmonised framework, the Tinubu administration aims to bolster morale and enhance the operational readiness of Nigeria’s defense forces.

President Tinubu, who chaired the high-level defense council meeting, reiterated his commitment to supporting the armed forces in their crucial role of safeguarding national security.

The development reflects his administration’s broader strategy of prioritizing welfare reforms and strengthening institutional structures.

Details of the harmonised terms are expected to be released by the Ministry of Defense in the coming days.