The Federal Government has approved a new pensionable salary structure for personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces, with Generals, Admirals and Air Chief Marshals topping the scale at an annual gross pensionable salary of N29.75m.
The approval, contained in a September 3, 2026 circular issued by the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, takes effect from September 1, 2026, and sets out new annual salary figures to be used for pension purposes across the Army, Navy and Air Force.
The circular, obtained by our correspondent, was signed by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the commission, Major General Junaidu S. Bindawa (retd.), and addressed to key government officials, including the Chief of Staff to the President, Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Minister of Defence, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Auditor-General for the Federation, Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation and Accountant-General of the Federation.
Titled “Review of Gross Consolidated Armed Forces Salary Structure for Pension Purposes,” the circular referenced an earlier communication dated August 28, 2026, which revised the Consolidated Armed Forces Salary Structure.
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The commission said the latest review was carried out in accordance with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution and following the approval of President Bola Tinubu, in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.
The circular stated, “I refer to Circular No. SWC/S/04/S.304/III/526 dated 28th August 2026 which revised the Consolidated Armed Forces Salary Structure (CONAFSS), and in line with the provisions of Section 173 (3) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), and hereby convey the approval of the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, for the review of Gross Consolidated Armed Forces Salary Structure for Pension Purposes attached as Annex I.”
The commission consequently attached a new schedule detailing the approved gross annual pensionable salaries for the various ranks and salary steps.
