CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF COMMISSIONS NEW BRIGADE HEADQUARTERS COMPLEX, LOGISTICS STORES IN GUSAU…Reiterates Nigerian Army’s Commitment to Restoring Peace and Normalcy in the North West

CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF COMMISSIONS NEW BRIGADE HEADQUARTERS COMPLEX, LOGISTICS STORES IN GUSAU…Reiterates Nigerian Army’s Commitment to Restoring Peace and Normalcy in the North West

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has commissioned a newly completed Headquarters office complex for 1 Brigade Nigerian Army and rows of stores at Army Headquarters Logistics Base 5, Nigerian Army Cantonment, Gusau. The event, which took place on Thursday, 29 October 2026, was part of activities marking the COAS’ first anniversary in office.

Lieutenant General Shaibu stated that the projects are among a series of completed projects being commissioned concurrently across Nigerian Army units and formations, as well as theatres of operations, to enhance troops’ welfare and operational efficiency. He reiterated that the Nigerian Army is committed to providing a conducive working environment and the necessary equipment to enable troops to effectively combat insecurity and restore peace and normalcy to areas affected by insurgency.

Represented by the Commander, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General Warrah Idris, the COAS explained that the new Brigade Headquarters would provide a conducive environment for effective staff coordination and administration. He equally noted that the stores have the capacity to accommodate adequate logistics requirements for troops deployed on the frontline.

The Army Chief expressed gratitude to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his continued support to the Nigerian Army. He also commended the troops of 1 Brigade for their achievements and sacrifices in the ongoing operations against terrorism in the North West.

Earlier, in his welcome address, the Commander, 1 Brigade Nigerian Army, Colonel Joseph Umaru, represented by the Chief of Staff, Colonel Ikani Enemaku, described the new Headquarters complex as a state-of-the-art facility, noting that the project marks an important milestone in the ongoing fight against insecurity. He thanked the COAS for his purposeful leadership and for providing the Brigade with the new office complex, as well as the logistics and combat supplies required to support its operations.

The event was attended by Senior Military Officers, heads of other security agencies and members of the Barracks community.