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House Reps vow increased Army funding to combat insecurity
The House of Representatives Committee on Army has assured the Nigerian Army of enhanced financial support in the 2025 budget to strengthen its fight against insecurity across the country.
During the 2025 budget defence session on Monday, the committee’s chairman, Aminu Balele (APC, Katsina State), commended the Army for its effective implementation of the 2024 budget and expressed the committee’s commitment to sustaining its support.
Speaking after a closed-door meeting with the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Olufemi Oluyede, Balele highlighted the committee’s confidence in the Army’s performance. He stated, “We are committed to providing unwavering support, fostering cooperation, and maintaining solidarity with our military counterparts. Be assured of this committee’s determination to champion the welfare of our troops, ensure adequate power provisions, and promote capacity building at all levels.”
Balele revealed that the committee had closely reviewed the 2024 budget implementation and discussed comprehensive strategies to address ongoing security challenges. He emphasized the need for continued financial support to help the Army achieve its objectives swiftly.
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“In terms of implementation, the Army’s 2024 budget performance was excellent. They achieved over 99 per cent implementation. Our colleagues conducted oversight functions nationwide to verify this,” he added.
Acknowledging public demand for swift action against insecurity, Balele stressed the National Assembly’s resolve to address security concerns despite economic challenges such as inflation and fluctuating exchange rates.
He also assured that the committee would review the allowances earned by soldiers actively engaged in combating insecurity, pledging to ensure their welfare is prioritized.
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