North Western State of Somalia Unveils 50% Pay Boost for Military Personnel Starting in 2025
Hargeisa (AX) – In an exciting move that has drawn attention across the dusty streets of Hargeisa and beyond, North Western State of Somalia—a self-declared autonomous region—has unveiled a 50% salary bump for its armed forces. This comes as President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro sticks true to his campaign vow about making their salaries more than just pocket change, aiming to bolster their spirits along with their financial standing.
On Wednesday, a presidential directive brought this promise to life, scheduling the wage increment for the fiscal year of 2025. This initial upsurge marks the beginning of what the Prez hopes will be a lucrative series of yearly pay raises for the men and women in uniform. Picture this: by the end of his first term, salaries are projected to leap by a whopping 250%! But can he pull it off?
“I’ve inked a decree to boost the standing pay of our national forces,” declared President Irro, with a determination as solid as Guban’s rock formations. “We are talking a 50% boost for every fiscal year, starting with what folks are getting in 2024,” he elaborated, a twinkle of ambition in his eye.
Meanwhile, alongside the salary uplift, the decree also calls for an upgrade in how the armed forces are tracked. Goodbye to the antiquated methods, and hello to the new IRIS Biometric Registration System. Come February 1, 2025, anyone donning the uniform will need to register. The whole operation is set to wrap up faster than a camel in a sandstorm, with only a 30-day window allocated for completion.
Of course, the payout isn’t just a matter of a signature and some well-placed zeros. No sir! The payroll boosts will only kick in once the biometric registration and a thorough headcount of the forces conclude, per the decree’s fine print. Think of it as the good ol’ game of ‘you scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours,’ formalized into policy.
But wait, there’s more! President Irro isn’t just playing Santa Claus with the salaries here; he’s also got big ideas about sharpening the fighting prowess of the forces. He envisions a well-oiled military machine with polished professionalism, fortified with advanced training regimens and high-tech gear that could make any security threat think twice. “We’re not just aiming to guard our lands but to do it with unmatched finesse,” Irro explained, hinting at an ambitiously fortified North Western State of Somalia.
This remarkable development comes amidst a backdrop of tension and uncertainty. In a region where politics can flip like a pancake, such reforms conjure a flicker of hope and stability. But will this significant salary increase ease old grievances and unite forces toward a more secure North Western State of Somalia? The road may be rocky, but the promise is like a lighthouse in stormy seas.
In a landscape where news travels faster than gossamer whispers in the wind, President Irro’s bold step might just set a precedent. Serving as both a carrot and a diplomatic olive branch, these measures might be what the doctor ordered for ushering in a new era of prosperity and unity in North Western State of Somalia’s tumultuous journey.
Report by Axadle
