By Olayemi Esan
In a sustained effort to shore up troops' morale and well-being through provision of conducive working and living conditions for personnel of the Nigerian Army the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya today 24 March 2022 commissioned a number of projects in Lagos.
Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu in a statement disclosed that the newly commissioned projects include Transit Accommodation for Nigerian Army Finance and the Supply and Transport Corps, Students' Hostel for Nigerian Army Ordinance School and three newly built official residences for Regimental Sergeant Majors (RSM) of 81 Division, Nigerian Army Engineers and Signals Corps.
New official residences to accommodate the Commander and Deputy Commander Nigerian Army Command Finance Office at Apapa were also inaugurated.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony of the projects, the COAS stated that the completion of the projects evidently depicts the resolve of the Nigerian Army to improve the wellbeing of its personnel. He maintained, that 'the Nigerian Army will sustain its stride of intervention projects in the areas of barracks renovation and construction, procurement of new platforms and rehabilitation of hospitals for effective medical care'.
Gen Yahaya also assured that he will continue to upgrade weapon systems and equip Nigerian Army training institutions in order to effectively actualize his vision to have "a professional Nigerian Army ready to accomplish assigned missions within a joint environment in defence of Nigeria".
The Army Chief, who reiterated the commitment of the Nigerian Army to tackle contemporary and emerging security challenges in the country, charged all personnel to continuously strive to protect the citizenry and critical assets within their respective areas of responsibility.
He added that troops' must be selfless in the conduct of operations to bring succor to those in despair, as they discharge their constitutional responsibilities to the nation.
The COAS urged the officers and men to justify the resources expended to improve their well-being by remaining committed professionally and ensuring maintenance of infrastructure in their Barracks.
The Army Chief expressed his appreciation to President Muhammadu Buhari, for his immense support to the Nigerian Army, which said, has made the improvement of personnel welfare possible. He equally commended the General Officer Commanding 81 Division and Corps Commanders, for providing necessary oversight on the projects during construction. He enjoined them to ensure that the facilities are put to good use.
Present at the event, were Principal Staff Officers from Army Headquarters, Corps Commanders, GOC 81 Division and officers and soldiers within Lagos.
