The Nigerian Army says ongoing infrastructure projects at the 7 Division Cantonment, Maiduguri, will provide accommodation for more than 4,000 families upon completion.
The Chief of Army Staff, (COAS) Lt. Gen Waidi Shuaibu disclosed this during the inauguration of newly completed of 3×12 corporals and below quarters at the cantonment on Thursday in Maiduguri
He said the projects formed part of the army’s commitment to improving the welfare of personnel and their families through modern accommodation and essential infrastructure.
Shuaibu, represented by Maj. Gen. Ibikunle Ajose, Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai, stressed the importance of accommodation to troops family
According to him, the ongoing projects include the construction of additional family accommodation blocks, officers’ quarters, barracks flats, a 50-bed hospital ward and a new office complex for the Headquarters of 7 Division.
He added that the projects also involved the construction of additional residential facilities and renovation of existing family accommodation blocks.
The army chief said the initiative was aimed at providing personnel with decent living conditions, modern office facilities and a conducive environment to enhance their professional efficiency and operational effectiveness.
He noted that a professional and well-equipped army could achieve excellence only when its personnel enjoyed adequate welfare and suitable working conditions.
Shuaibu said the Nigerian Army was committed to developing barracks to modern standards, with reliable electricity, clean water, adequate security and a comfortable environment for military personnel and their families.
The COAS urged personnel and other beneficiaries to ensure proper maintenance of the facilities, stressing that they were constructed with public resources and should be protected against misuse and neglect.
Shuaibu said improved accommodation and infrastructure would strengthen morale and enable personnel to focus more effectively on their constitutional responsibilities and national security.
The army chief expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, for his continued support towards the development of the Nigerian Army and the improvement of personnel welfare.
He also commended the contractors, project supervisors and other stakeholders for their contributions to the completion of the commissioned projects.
The COAS said the investment reflected the army’s commitment to recognising the sacrifices of officers, soldiers and their families in service to the nation.
