By Johnbosco Agbakwuru

ABUJA — PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu, yesterday, presided over the National Defense Council meeting, where he approved the new harmonized terms and conditions of service, HTACOS, for officers and enlisted personnel in the Nigerian armed forces.

The approval, which was disclosed by Dada Olusegun, Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, signified a major step towards improving the welfare of soldiers, ratings, and airmen across the nation.

The revised HTACOS is expected to address longstanding concerns within the military regarding service conditions, streamlining policies for officers and enlisted personnel alike.

On his verified X handle, Olusegun wrote: “President Tinubu presides over the National Defense Council meeting , approved the new harmonized terms and conditions of service, HTACOS , officers, soldiers /ratings /airmen.”
By adopting the harmonized framework, the Tinubu administration aims to bolster morale and enhance the operational readiness of Nigeria’s defense forces.

President Tinubu, who chaired the high-level defense council meeting, reiterated his commitment to support the armed forces in their crucial role of safeguarding national security.

The development reflects his administration’s broader strategy of prioritizing welfare reforms and strengthening institutional structures. Details of the harmonized terms are expected to be released by the ministry of defense in the coming days.