The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibucommissioned newly completed apartment blocks for officers in Ribadu Cantonment, Kaduna on Tuesday, reaffirming the Nigerian Army’s commitment to improving the well-being and living conditions of its personnel and their families.
This is contained in a statement made available to defense correspondents in Abuja by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele.
According to the statement, “the accommodation project was initiated and built under the leadership of the Chief of Defense Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, during his tenure as Chief of Army Staff, as part of sustained efforts to address accommodation needs and improve the well-being of Nigerian Army personnel.”
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the COAS commended the CDS for its foresight and commitment to providing quality infrastructure for staff.
He noted that the project aligns with the broader welfare objectives of the Nigerian Army and contributes significantly to improving morale and operational effectiveness.
The COAS described decent accommodation as an essential component of personnel well-being, highlighting that officers and soldiers enjoying conducive living conditions were better positioned to discharge their constitutional responsibilities with professionalism, dedication and renewed commitment.
He assured that the Army Headquarters will continue to promote the development of infrastructure in all formations and units to progressively reduce the accommodation deficit and improve the quality of life of personnel and their families.
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He added that Lieutenant General Shaibu also inspected the ongoing construction of additional accommodation for soldiers within the Ribadu Cantonment and expressed satisfaction with the progress and standard of work.
The statement further added that the COAS directed the engineers and contractors handling the projects to maintain quality standards while ensuring strict compliance with the approved schedules.
He further assured officers and soldiers that the leadership of the Nigerian Army would continue to prioritize personnel welfare, infrastructure development and training as critical factors of operational effectiveness and institutional resilience.
The Army Chief urged the beneficiaries of the newly commissioned accommodation to take ownership of the facilities through proper maintenance, while remaining steadfast in maintaining the highest standards of discipline, professionalism and commitment to duty.
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