…Reaffirms Army’s commitment to troops’ welfare
By Kingsley Omonobi
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has commissioned newly completed blocks of flats for officers at Ribadu Cantonment, Kaduna, as part of efforts to improve the welfare and living conditions of Nigerian Army personnel and their families.
Shaibu commissioned the facilities on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, reaffirming the Army leadership’s commitment to addressing accommodation challenges across its formations and units.
In a statement, the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, said the accommodation project was initiated and constructed under the leadership of the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, during his tenure as Chief of Army Staff.
She said the project formed part of sustained efforts to address accommodation needs and improve the wellbeing of Army personnel.
Speaking at the ceremony, Shaibu commended Oluyede for his foresight and commitment to providing quality infrastructure for military personnel.
He said the project was consistent with the Army’s welfare objectives and would contribute to improved morale and operational effectiveness.
The COAS described decent accommodation as an essential component of personnel welfare, noting that conducive living conditions would enable officers and soldiers to perform their constitutional responsibilities with greater professionalism and dedication.
He assured personnel that Army Headquarters would continue to invest in infrastructure across formations and units to reduce the accommodation deficit and improve the quality of life of soldiers and their families.
Following the commissioning, Shaibu inspected ongoing construction of additional accommodation facilities for soldiers within Ribadu Cantonment.
He expressed satisfaction with the progress and quality of work and directed the engineers and contractors handling the projects to maintain the required standards and adhere strictly to approved timelines.
The COAS also reaffirmed the Army’s commitment to prioritising personnel welfare, infrastructure development and training as key components of operational effectiveness and institutional resilience.
He urged beneficiaries of the new accommodation to ensure proper maintenance of the facilities while maintaining high standards of discipline, professionalism and commitment to duty.
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