COAS Commissions 80 Affordable Housing Units in Jos, Reserves Five Per Cent for Wounded Soldiers
COAS Commissions 80 Affordable Housing Units in Jos, Reserves Five Per Cent for Wounded Soldiers
COAS Commissions 80 Affordable Housing Units in Jos, Reserves Five Per Cent for Wounded Soldiers
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has commissioned 80 housing units under the Nigerian Army Affordable Home Ownership Scheme in Jos, Plateau State, reaffirming the Nigerian Army’s commitment to improving the welfare of its personnel.
Speaking during the commissioning ceremony on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, the COAS said the provision of quality and affordable housing forms a key part of his Soldier-First Culture, describing personnel welfare as a strategic pillar for enhancing operational effectiveness and national security.
General Shaibu stated that investing in decent housing for soldiers is a deliberate effort to boost their morale, welfare and combat readiness, noting that well-motivated personnel are better equipped to carry out the constitutional responsibilities of the Nigerian Army.
He disclosed that, in addition to the 80 housing units commissioned in Jos, the Army delivered 60 housing units last year, while another 120 units in Abuja and 40 units in Benin are scheduled for commissioning as part of ongoing efforts to improve the living conditions of personnel nationwide.
The Army Chief also announced that five per cent of the housing units have been reserved for soldiers wounded in action, describing the gesture as a demonstration of gratitude to personnel who sustained injuries while defending the country.
He urged beneficiaries to properly maintain the facilities, noting that home ownership represents stability, responsibility and a lasting reward for dedicated service.
Earlier, the Managing Director of Post-Service Housing Development Limited, Major General Isaiah Alison, commended the COAS for prioritising personnel welfare and disclosed that additional housing projects are underway to accommodate more soldiers across the country.
During his visit to Jos, Lieutenant General Shaibu also commissioned newly completed trainee hostels and convenience facilities at the 3 Division Training School, saying the projects reflect the Army’s commitment to strengthening personnel welfare and institutional capacity in support of enhanced operational readiness.
COAS Commissions 80 Affordable Housing Units in Jos, Reserves Five Per Cent for Wounded Soldiers
