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Tinubu endorses new service terms for military personnel

POSTED ON December 17, 2024 •   Politics      BY Benedicta Bassey
President Bola Tinubu presided over the National Defence Council meeting and approved the new harmonized terms and conditions of service (HTACOS ) officers , soldiers/ratings/airmen. Photo: @EmirAjibola_IB/ X

ABUJA, Nigeria — PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has approved the new harmonized terms and conditions of service, HTACOS, for officers and enlisted personnel in the Nigerian armed forces.

This information was disclosed by the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun on Tuesday.

According to him, the development is significant towards improving the welfare of soldiers, ratings, and airmen across the nation.

The revised HTACOS is expected to address longstanding concerns within the military regarding service conditions, streamlining policies for officers and enlisted personnel alike.

On his verified X handle, Olusegun wrote: “President Tinubu presides over the National Defense Council meeting, approved the new harmonized terms and conditions of service, HTACOS , officers, soldiers /ratings /airmen.”

"By adopting the harmonized 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 support the armed forces in their crucial role of safeguarding national security.

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