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Nigerian Soldiers Fighting Terrorists Decry Inadequate Food Provisions, Share Photos Of Unwholesome Meals
Despite increased budgetary allocations, the soldiers claim they are still being served subpar meals unfit for consumption, even by dogs.
Nigerian Army troops fighting terrorism in the Northeast region have once again expressed frustration over inadequate food provisions by their superiors.
Despite increased budgetary allocations, the soldiers claim they are still being served subpar meals unfit for consumption, even by dogs.
Recently, their monthly food allowance was raised from N30,000 to N36,000 per person due to rising food prices, but the quality of food remains a concern.
They also asked the authorities to review their monthly allowances.
One of the soldiers said, “Furthermore, this monthly allowance called sky skill need to be reviewed due to the irregularities. It goes as follows, Pte soldier to Corporal is collecting N20,000, Sergeant to Staff Sergeant is collecting N25,000 while Warrant Officer to M Warrant Officer collect N30,000.”
“Just imagine this, how do you expect respect and balancing in the system? Soldiers buy military kit including uniforms and boots themselves. These are the issues and don’t forget that billions of dollars are being budgeted yearly to buy all these things,” another soldier said.
It has been previously reported that Nigerian soldiers have expressed grievances regarding inadequate food provisions and poor welfare conditions.
The soldiers have complained about insufficient and poor-quality food, inadequate quantities of food and non-payment of their allowances.
These concerns highlight the challenges faced by the soldiers in terms of their basic needs and welfare, despite their critical role in serving the country.
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See Photos of World’s Tallest and Shortest Women Meet for Afternoon Tea in London
The world’s tallest woman and the world’s shortest woman met for the first time this week, sipping tea from china cups — and bonding over what they have in common while celebrating their differences.
Jyoti Amge, shortest woman, and Rumeysa Gelgi, tallest woman, meet for the first time and share afternoon tea
Rumeysa Gelgi, from Turkey, stands at 7 feet and 0.7 inches, while Jyoti Amge, from India, is 2 feet and 0.7 inches.
Jyoti Amge, shortest woman, and Rumeysa Gelgi, tallest woman, meet for the first time and share afternoon tea
Jyoti Amge, shortest woman, and Rumeysa Gelgi, tallest woman, meet for the first time and share afternoon tea
Jyoti Amge, shortest woman, and Rumeysa Gelgi, tallest woman, meet for the first time and share afternoon tea
“You’re so beautiful,” said Gelgi, 27. “Thank you — you too,” replied Amge, 30.
Their meeting, over afternoon tea at London’s Savoy Hotel on Tuesday, came ahead of Guinness World Records Day, which is held annually in November to mark record-breaking achievements and encourage people to attempt records. The pair have been honored as “World Record icons” in the 70th anniversary edition of the Guinness World Records book.
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“Meeting Jyoti for the first time was wonderful,” Gelgi said in a release Wednesday. “She’s the most gorgeous lady. I was waiting to meet her for a long time.”
Gelgi said the pair bonded over their love for makeup, jewelry and doing their nails.
Video footage showed them sitting down for tea, cakes and sandwiches stacked next to them, with the London Eye visible from the window.
Amge said in the release that she was “so happy to look up” and see the world’s tallest woman, whom she called “good-natured.” She added that it was difficult at times for the pair to make eye contact “due to our height difference.”
“Guinness World Records is all about celebrating differences,” its editor in chief, Craig Glenday, said in a statement ahead of Guinness World Record Day, which is on Thursday.
“By bringing together these two amazing, iconic women, they can share their perspectives on life with each other and, also, with us,” Glenday said.
Gelgi’s record-breaking height is due to a rare genetic condition called Weaver syndrome, which causes rapid growth, according to the National Organization for Rare Disorders.
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The primary symptom is growth and bone development that occurs faster than usual, making those affected taller than average. People with Weaver syndrome may have rigid muscles and difficulty extending their elbows or knees.
Gelgi used a walking aid for support during the pair’s meeting. Her case of Weaver syndrome was the 27th ever diagnosed and the first in Turkey, according to Guinness World Records.
Weaver syndrome is generally caused by changes in the EZH2 gene, according to the NORD, though the organization notes that some people with Weaver syndrome do not have a mutation in the gene.
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Amge, an actor who played the character of Ma Petite in the television series “American Horror Story,” has a genetic growth disorder that occurs in the early stages of fetal development, known as achondroplasia.
According to Johns Hopkins, the condition causes shorter bones, abnormally shaped bones and shorter stature. While the genetic defect can be passed from parent to child, in about 80 percent of cases, achondroplasia results from a spontaneous mutation that occurs in the developing embryo.
On Thursday, Gelgi shared photos on Instagram of the two exploring London despite the cold weather, posing side by side in front of Tower Bridge.
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