President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday presided over the meeting of the National Defence Council (NDC) where he approved the new Harmonized Terms and Conditions of Service (HTACOS) for officers and enlisted personnel in the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN).
Though details of the new HTACOS is still not available, the approval, as announced by Dada Olusegun, Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, marks a significant step towards improving the welfare of soldiers, ratings, and airmen across the country.
The revised HTACOS aims to address longstanding concerns within the military regarding service conditions by streamlining policies for both officers and enlisted personnel.
On his verified X handle, Olusegun wrote: “President Tinubu presides over the National Defence Council meeting, approved the new harmonized terms and conditions of service (HTACOS) officers, soldiers/ratings/airmen.”
The Tinubu administration, through the harmonized framework, seeks to boost morale and enhance the operational readiness of Nigeria’s defense forces.
During the high-level defense council meeting, President Tinubu reiterated his administration’s commitment to supporting the armed forces in their critical role of safeguarding national security.
This development is part of the government’s broader strategy to prioritize welfare reforms and strengthen institutional frameworks within the military.
Details of the harmonized terms are expected to be released by the Ministry of Defense in the coming days.