The proposed changes come amid ongoing housing challenges, with these junior officers relying on the allowances to pay for their rents.

Sub Lieutenants and Ordinary Seamen of the Nigerian Navy have alleged that the leadership is planning to exclude them from receiving lodging allowances.

The proposed changes come amid ongoing housing challenges, with these junior officers relying on the allowances to pay for their rents.

According to sources who spoke to SaharaReporters, they thought the Navy leadership was finally addressing their plight when the Chief of Naval Staff introduced the N25,000 transport allowance to help mitigate fuel expenses.

"Now, it feels like a trick, as this proposed cut in lodging allowances will dampen the morale of the very personnel this augmentation was meant to support.

"It's shocking how such a decision can be made without taking into account the welfare of entry-level officers, who are just trying to establish their footing in the system," an officer lamented.

"The Harmonised Terms were endorsed by the President himself just last December, but some senior officers are clearly ignoring its provisions."

SaharaReporters learned that a lack of transparency surrounding the decision has raised concerns among affected personnel. The changes have reportedly been entered into the payroll system, with full implementation expected in this month's salary, yet no official communication has been provided to explain or justify the move.

This is not the first time the Navy has faced backlash over lodging allowances. A similar attempt was made during Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas' tenure but was stopped after intervention from officers with influential connections.

Lodging allowances are seen as crucial for officers, especially in cities like Lagos and Abuja where housing is expensive. Without these allowances, many fear the additional financial strain could affect morale and productivity.

"This isn't just a policy change; it's a clear attack on junior officers and ratings who carry out the bulk of the Navy's work," a concerned officer remarked.

"It's these same senior officers, sitting in their plush offices, who forget that the burden of their unfair policies will come back to haunt their families once they retire," sources said.

The move has prompted calls for intervention from the Senate and House of Representatives, with many seeking a thorough investigation into the Navy's financial management and the proper utilisation of funds for allowances.

Officers urge the Federal Government to ensure fair treatment for all military personnel.