President Bola Tinubu has announced the creation of a special fund to support members of the Armed Forces, including wounded personnel and families of fallen soldiers, as he marked his 74th birthday...READ FULL; FROM THE SOURCE.
The President disclosed in a statement on Sunday that he has directed the Accountant-General of the Federation to establish a dedicated account for the initiative.
“On this my 74th birthday, I celebrate the valiant men and women of our Armed Forces,” Tinubu said.
He added that the fund would cater to personnel injured in the line of duty and dependents of those who died serving the country.
“Today, 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,” he stated.
Tinubu also pledged to contribute his personal earnings since assuming office as seed funding for the initiative.
“As 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,” he said.
He called on governors, lawmakers, private sector players and other stakeholders to support the initiative.
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