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Mass Resignation Threatens Nigerian Army Amid Revised Service Conditions Awaiting Tinubu’s Approval
Mass Resignation Threatens Nigerian Army Amid Revised Service Conditions Awaiting Tinubu’s Approval....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Nigerian Army officers who joined the force after university education face a potential mass exodus due to the proposed Revised Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service (HTACOS) 2024, which is awaiting President Bola Tinubu’s approval…….. CONTINUE READING
Officers have expressed concern that if the revised document is approved, it will discourage them from continuing in the service due to extended periods required to achieve promotions.
The HTACOS document, reviewed by LEADERSHIP, suggests a policy change that would prolong the promotion timeline for Direct Short Service (DSS) officers, who enter as professionals, while keeping the timeline unchanged for regular service officers commissioned through the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA). Currently, junior regular service officers are promoted every five years, whereas DSS officers face a seven-year wait.
According to Chapter 17 of the proposed HTACOS:
– **Cadet to Lt/SLt/Fg Offr:** Automatic promotion after five years, barring disciplinary issues.
– **Lt/SLt/Fg Offr to Capt/Lt(NN)/Flt Lt:** Promotion after five years for regular officers and seven years for DSS officers.
– **Capt/Lt(NN)/Flt Lt to Maj/Lt Cdr/Sqn Ldr:** Promotion after five years for regular officers and six years for DSS officers.
– **Lt Col/Cdr/Wg Cdr:** Promotion after five years for regular officers and six years for DSS officers in the rank of Maj/Lt Cdr/Sqn Ldr.
The revised policy requires officers to meet additional criteria, including satisfactory performance reports, recommendations from commanding officers, and successful completion of promotion examinations.
Officers argue that this policy could damage morale and cohesion, as DSS officers, who possess specialized skills, might feel undervalued and demotivated. They fear that slower promotions could deter talented professionals from joining the military, pushing them toward civilian careers.
Moreover, the delay in promotions could create leadership bottlenecks in specialized units, affecting operational readiness and hindering the development of experienced leaders.
Critics claim that a promotion policy based on commissioning source rather than merit undermines the principles of meritocracy. They argue that promotions should be based on demonstrated abilities, leadership qualities, and performance, not the method of entry into the armed forces.
There are concerns that implementing a policy perceived as discriminatory could lead to legal challenges and ethical scrutiny, as it may violate principles of equality and fairness. Officers have pointed to the promotion systems of the United States and British militaries as examples of merit-based approaches.
They emphasize the need for the Nigerian armed forces to adopt international best practices to ensure a professional, motivated, and cohesive military force.
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