Ekiti State philanthropist and Royal Air Force officer, David Opeyemi Falegan has called on President Bola Tinubu to increase the wages of military personnel by 400 percent.

He stated that in support of the Renew Hope Initiative, the military who are tasked with protecting the country from internal and external forces, are being paid meager salaries.

He claims that these salaries are unable to cater for themselves and their families. In a bid to ensure that the military who are sent to the forests to fight insurgents, Falegan appeals for an increase in wages.

He wrote, “RAF officer Opeyemi David Falegan (ODF) appeals to the President to increase Nigerian military wages by 400 percent, Our Nigerian flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.”

Falegan’s post has generated reactions from Nigerians on social media.

victor.ovn.1: Nice advice. Provide the money for the President and I assure you, he will increase the salaries.

princessmdt: Nice one the military works so harddd

taritatosky: Increasing military wages by 400% is a bold move, but it could definitely boost morale and attract top talent. Hope President Tinubu considers this proposal!

de.stiny137: Fully supported. God bless you sir

na_me_be_lui_: I think the ogas in the military dont want to see their juniors driving fancy cars they cant because they got families to cater for if not all they need to do is ask and we will be the ones beging Tpain to give them

micladbags: We hope for a better nigeria. I pray the government will do the needful. Truly our soldiers deserve this. ODF, may your voice be heard