Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, supports President Bola Tinubu’s plan to expand the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions and to recruit 28,000 additional personnel. Ndume backs the move as a step toward strengthening Nigeria’s security, according to reports from Vanguard and Daily Post Nigeria. Both outlets say he also calls for better conditions for troops. In particular, Ndume urges improved pay and welfare for soldiers and highlights the need for more operational support, including additional equipment, as part of the broader expansion effort. The reports also note that the expansion involves creating four new divisions in locations including Makurdi, Ilorin, Jalingo and Benin City. Ndume’s position is presented as supportive of the government’s security staffing and structure changes, while emphasizing that increasing divisional capacity should be matched with enhanced resources and welfare for personnel.