JUST-IN: President Tinubu Donates All His Salaries Since Assuming Office to New Armed Forces Welfare Fund on His 74th Birthday

OndopressMar 29, 2026Read original

On the occasion of his 74th birthday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the creation of a dedicated welfare fund to support Nigeria’s Armed Forces, honouring their service, sacrifices, and the families they leave behind.

In a personal statement, the President and Commander-in-Chief declared:

“On this my 74th birthday, I celebrate the valiant men and women of our Armed Forces.”

He directed the Accountant-General of the Federation to immediately establish a special account for the fund, which will cater to:

– Serving personnel

– Those wounded in the line of duty

– Families of fallen heroes (widows, widowers, and children)

As a personal commitment, President Tinubu revealed that all his salaries since assuming office will be paid into this account as seed funding. This is in addition to existing insurance and welfare schemes.

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