COAS COMMISSIONS LANDMARK PROJECTS IN LITANI BARRACKS BIDA, AFFIRMS THAT DECENT ACCOMMODATION IS KEY FOR BATTLEFIELD EXCELLENCE

COAS COMMISSIONS LANDMARK PROJECTS IN LITANI BARRACKS BIDA, AFFIRMS THAT DECENT ACCOMMODATION IS KEY FOR BATTLEFIELD EXCELLENCE

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu NAM has commissioned the newly constructed Commander 18 Brigade’s Residence and the 18 Brigade Officers’ Transit Accommodation at Litani Barracks, Bida, Niger state today Thursday, 29 October 2026.

The COAS, who was ably represented by the Commander Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), NA, Major General PP Malla, stated that the commissioning of the projects is a tangible manifestation of his Command Philosophy “to build a professional, well-equipped and welfare-oriented Nigerian Army” He stressed that no Army achieves battlefield excellence with weak administrative foundation and poor accommodation.

He further described the projects as more than concrete and steel, but as strategic investments in human capital – the Army’s most valuable asset. He thereby charged the beneficiaries that improved working conditions must translate to sharper administrative readiness and higher operational output.

The COAS expressed profound gratitude to the President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, for his unwavering support and budgetary prioritization that made the projects possible, as well as to the supervising directorates, contractors and project teams whose efforts ensured timely completion of the projects.

Earlier in his welcome address, the Commander 18 Brigade, Brigadier General Husaini Rabiu Toro described the day as historic and significant for the Brigade. He noted that the projects are part of the COAS nationwide intervention to improve infrastructure, enhance operational effectiveness and boost personnel welfare. According to him, the Commander’s official Residence will provide befitting accommodation for the Brigade Commander while the Transit Accommodation will greatly improve the comfort of serving and visiting officers within the Brigade’s Area of Responsibility.

He reaffirmed the loyalty of the Brigade to the COAS and pledged to sustain discipline, professionalism and operational momentum.

The highlights of the commissioning ceremony included guided tour of the facilities, commemorative group photographs, presentation of souvenirs and signing of visitors book.

ADEBAYO SAMUEL ADEWUMI
Captain
Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations
HQ 18 Brigade
29 October 2026