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Scores of Nigerian soldiers have reportedly resigned to join foreign militaries, including the British and Ukrainian forces.
The mass exit has been attributed to the deplorable state of welfare, inadequate equipment, and lack of motivation within the Nigerian Army.
Sahara Reporters quoting sources report that the departing soldiers are primarily from the medical corps, with additional personnel expected to leave soon, as many resignations are still pending approval.
“A group of 27 personnel from the medical corps are leaving, and more are expected from the infantry and armoured corps,” a military source told SaharaReporters. “The situation is no longer sustainable, and soldiers are actively seeking opportunities in foreign armies like the British, Ukrainian, and Russian forces, as well as other Commonwealth military units.”
Also, a document obtained by the paper reportedly confirmed the mass resignations.
The document which was issued by the Department of Personnel Management at Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment on August 24, 2024, approved the voluntary discharge of 27 soldiers.
The document reads, “In line with References A and B, the Chief of Army Staff, via NASHO Reference C, has approved the voluntary discharge of the listed soldiers, effective from November 1, 2024, with final disengagement set for November 30.”
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It also instructed relevant military units to recover all military-issued items, including arms, ammunition, and combat gear, from the departing personnel before their exit.
Meanwhile, this situation follows repeated reports of delayed payments and unpaid allowances to Nigerian soldiers.
Earlier in the week, it was reported that the Nigerian government had yet to pay the August salaries of army personnel.
