President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has authorized N18 billion for Group Life Assurance payouts and other entitlements for the families of Nigerian Armed Forces dead heroes.
The president made the announcement on Wednesday at the State House in Abuja at the launch of the Emblem Appeal for the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day.
He also promised the nation’s military services of his administration’s continuous support by moving the forces.
“We owe a debt of gratitude to our gallant troops, who have risen to the challenge of securing this great nation. In appreciation of the sacrifices of the men and women of our armed forces and to underscore this government’s commitment to their welfare, I have approved the sum of N18 billion for the payment of the Group Life Assurance benefits and other entitlements to the families of service members who lost their lives in the line of duty,” he said
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