COAS Inaugurates Warrant Officers’/Sergeants’ Mess and Soldiers’ Clubs in Yola
COAS Inaugurates Warrant Officers'/Sergeants' Mess and Soldiers' Clubs in Yola
COAS Inaugurates Warrant Officers’/Sergeants’ Mess and Soldiers’ Clubs in Yola
In a dedicated move to enhance the well-being of troops and their families, Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has officially commissioned the newly renovated Warrant Officers/Sergeants’ Mess and Soldiers’ Club at the Gibson Jallo Cantonment in Yola, the capital of Adamawa State.
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Addressing attendees at the commissioning ceremony, the COAS underscored the importance of these structures in providing a dignified space for troops to relax within the cantonment. He emphasised that the upgraded facilities aim to minimise the need for troops to seek recreational activities outside the barracks, thereby bolstering their personal security after duty hours.
The COAS highlighted that “these modernised facilities would serve as a conducive environment for social activities and accommodate personnel in transit.”
Represented by Major General AE Abubakar, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division/Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN, the COAS shared insights into the Nigerian Army’s nationwide initiative to expand and remodel existing facilities across barracks. This initiative seeks to provide soldiers with contemporary and fitting facilities to enhance their operational performance, aligning with the COAS’s command philosophy prioritising the well-being of Nigerian Army personnel and their families.
Commending Brigadier General PK Zawaya, the Commander 23 Brigade, for identifying the welfare needs of troops, the COAS expressed gratitude for the brigade’s efforts in combating various forms of criminal activities in the state.
In his welcome address, Brig Gen PK Zawaya acknowledged 0the continuous support received from Army Headquarters and 3 Division. He expressed appreciation for the COAS’s responsiveness to the troops’ needs, noting the high morale of personnel in fulfilling their constitutional duties as a testament to the care and support they receive.
The commissioning ceremony featured a tour of the facilities and group photographs.
COAS Inaugurates Warrant Officers’/Sergeants’ Mess and Soldiers’ Clubs in Yola
