The Nigerian Army is the largest component of the Nigerian Armed Forces, responsible for maintaining national security and defense. The army is structured into various ranks, with each rank having its own responsibilities and duties. In this article, we will discuss the Nigerian Army ranks and their respective salaries.
Legit.ng provides information on the hierarchy of ranks and corresponding pay scale in the Nigerian Army. The Nigerian Army’s salary structure and ranking system are outlined below, as reported by Legit.ng.
Commissioned Officers Ranks
Commissioned officers are those who have been granted a commission from the President of Nigeria, through the Nigerian Army Council. They are responsible for leading and managing the army’s operations and are the highest-ranking members of the Nigerian Army.
- Second Lieutenant: This is the entry-level rank for commissioned officers in the Nigerian Army. The salary range for this rank is between ₦120,000 to ₦180,000 per month.
- Lieutenant: The rank of lieutenant is higher than that of second lieutenant, and the salary range for this rank is between ₦180,000 to ₦220,000 per month.
- Captain: The rank of captain is higher than that of lieutenant, and the salary range for this rank is between ₦220,000 to ₦350,000 per month.
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- Major: The rank of major is higher than that of captain, and the salary range for this rank is between ₦300,000 to ₦400,000 per month.
- Lieutenant Colonel: The rank of lieutenant colonel is higher than that of major, and the salary range for this rank is between ₦350,000 to ₦550,000 per month.
- Colonel: The rank of colonel is higher than that of lieutenant colonel, and the salary range for this rank is between ₦550,000 to ₦750,000 per month.
- Brigadier General: The rank of brigadier general is higher than that of colonel, and the salary range for this rank is between ₦750,000 to ₦1,000,000 per month.
- Major General: The rank of major general is higher than that of brigadier general, and the salary range for this rank is between ₦1,000,000 to ₦1,500,000 per month.
- Lieutenant General: The rank of lieutenant general is higher than that of Major general, and the salary range for this rank is between ₦1,500,000 to ₦2,000,000 per month.
- General: The rank of general is higher than that of lieutenant general, and the salary range for this rank is between ₦1,500,000 to ₦2,500,000 per month.
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