COAS Commissions New Officers’ Quarters in Kaduna, Reaffirms Commitment to Troops’ Welfare
COAS Commissions New Officers’ Quarters in Kaduna, Reaffirms Commitment to Troops’ Welfare
COAS Commissions New Officers’ Quarters in Kaduna, Reaffirms Commitment to Troops’ Welfare
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has commissioned newly completed blocks of flats for officers at Ribadu Cantonment, Kaduna, reaffirming the Nigerian Army’s commitment to improving the welfare and living conditions of its personnel and their families.
The commissioning took place on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, as part of ongoing efforts by the Nigerian Army to address accommodation challenges and provide personnel with conducive living environments.
The accommodation project was initiated and constructed under the leadership of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, during his tenure as Chief of Army Staff.
Speaking at the ceremony, Lieutenant General Shaibu commended the CDS for his foresight and commitment to providing quality infrastructure for Nigerian Army personnel.
He noted that decent accommodation is an important component of personnel welfare, stressing that conducive living conditions contribute significantly to the morale, wellbeing and operational effectiveness of officers and soldiers.
According to him, personnel who are adequately supported and provided with suitable accommodation are better positioned to discharge their constitutional responsibilities with professionalism, dedication and renewed commitment.
The COAS assured that Army Headquarters would continue to invest in infrastructure across formations and units as part of efforts to progressively reduce the accommodation deficit and improve the quality of life of personnel and their families.
Following the commissioning, Lieutenant General 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 further emphasised that personnel welfare, infrastructure development and training remain key priorities of the Nigerian Army leadership and essential to sustaining operational effectiveness and institutional resilience.
He urged beneficiaries of the newly commissioned accommodation to take proper ownership of the facilities and ensure their maintenance, while remaining committed to the highest standards of discipline, professionalism and service to the nation.
COAS Commissions New Officers’ Quarters in Kaduna, Reaffirms Commitment to Troops’ Welfare
