{"id":3122,"date":"2026-03-31T10:28:29","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T10:28:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tona.today\/?p=3122"},"modified":"2026-03-31T10:28:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T10:28:30","slug":"tinubu-honours-soldiers-with-new-welfare-fund-on-74th-birthday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tona.today\/?p=3122","title":{"rendered":"Tinubu honours soldiers with new welfare fund on 74th birthday"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>President Bola Tinubu, has announced the establishment of a special fund to support members of the Armed Forces, including injured personnel and families of fallen soldiers, as he marked his 74th birthday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a statement released on Sunday, the President said he had instructed the Accountant-General of the Federation to open a dedicated account for the initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Rema - Baby (Is it a Crime) [Official Video]\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MsZhYgo9MoA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOn this my 74th birthday, I celebrate the valiant men and women of our Armed Forces,\u201d Tinubu said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He explained that the fund is intended to provide financial support for service members wounded in active duty as well as the dependents of those who lost their lives in service to the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cToday, I have directed the Accountant-General of the Federation to establish a special account for a fund dedicated to those who serve, those wounded in the line of duty, and the families of those who have paid the ultimate price,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tinubu also pledged to contribute his personal earnings since assuming office as seed funding for the initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs a personal commitment, all my salaries since assuming office will be paid into this account as seed funding, irrespective of existing insurance and welfare schemes for members of our armed forces,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He further called on state governors, federal lawmakers, private sector actors, friends, and other stakeholders to support the initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI call on our governors, members of the National Assembly, the private sector, my friends and all well-wishers to support this initiative. Details of the account will be made available in due course,\u201d the President added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tinubu stressed the importance of recognising the sacrifices made by military personnel and their families, describing the initiative as a duty rather than charity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe must never forget those who stand in harm\u2019s way for our peace, nor the sacrifices borne by their families. This is not charity. It is duty. And we will fulfil it,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the personally signed statement, the President also expressed gratitude to Nigerians for their goodwill messages on his 74th birthday, noting that he deliberately chose a subdued celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He thanked citizens across the country for their prayers and support, saying such goodwill continues to strengthen his administration. <a href=\"https:\/\/leadership.ng\/tinubu-honours-soldiers-with-new-welfare-fund-on-74th-birthday\/\">(Leadership)<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President Bola Tinubu, has announced the establishment of a special fund to support members of the Armed Forces, including injured personnel and families of fallen soldiers, as he marked his 74th birthday. 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