By Olayemi Esan
The Nigerian Army has named a newly constructed office complex at the Headquarters, Joint Task Force, North East, Operation Hadin Kai in Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri after the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-General Ibrahim Attahiru.
Army Spokesperson, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu made this revelation in a press statement in Abuja on Thursday.
He stated that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-General Faruk Yahaya said the new facility will provide befitting offices to meet demands of the recent expansion and restructuring of the Operation in the North East. He further explained that the facility will provide a conducive environment for staff officers and administrative staff to perform their duties in the Theatre.
The COAS warm-heartedly disclosed that the complex was christened in honour of the late Chief of Army Staff in recognition of his contribution and sacrifice towards uplifting the professionalism and operations of the Nigerian Army.
The structure, as described by the cantonment maintenance officer, Major Suleiman, has the capacity to accommodate eight staff officers and other supporting staff.
The new office accommodation consists of six medium size en-suite offices, two executive size en-suite offices, two Personal Assistants’ offices, as well as two offices for administrative staff.
Dignitaries present at the occasion include the Chief of Operations Army, Major General Olufemi Akinjobi; Theatre Commander OPHK, Major General Christopher Musa; Provost Marshal Army, Major General Olumuyiwa Aiyenigba; Chief of Military Intelligence (Army) Brigadier General Danladi Salihu; Acting General Officer Commanding 7 Division/Commander Sector 1 OPHK, Brigadier General Abdulwahab Eyitayo; Component Commanders OPHK and Principal Staff Officers among others.
