A wave of discontent is sweeping through Nigeria’s security services as personnel from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) raise their voices against prolonged non-payment of promotion arrears.
Officers claim they are owed significant financial entitlements, a situation they describe as not only demoralizing but also a form of "inhumane treatment."
The aggrieved personnel, who had been promoted years ago, say the arrears—designed to compensate for rank upgrades have yet to be disbursed despite repeated assurances from successive governments.
This neglect, they argue, has left many struggling to meet their basic needs while still carrying the burden of protecting the nation.
Speaking anonymously, one officer expressed frustration:
"We work under challenging conditions to ensure national security, yet we are denied what is rightfully ours.
How can we give our best when we are not treated with respect and fairness?"
The affected officers have appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to intervene and rectify the situation urgently.
They are calling for a systematic overhaul to ensure that welfare packages and arrears are paid on time, in line with the promises made during their promotions.
Civil society organizations and labor unions have also lent their voices to the call, urging the government to prioritize the welfare of security personnel.
Activists warn that continued neglect could lead to diminished morale and reduced efficiency within the agencies tasked with safeguarding the nation.
While no official response has been made, the spotlight is now on the Tinubu administration to address this pressing issue and restore confidence among the nation’s security workforce.
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