COAS REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO TROOPS’ WELFARE, COMMISSIONS ACCOMMODATION BLOCKS IN IKORODU

COAS REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO TROOPS’ WELFARE, COMMISSIONS ACCOMMODATION BLOCKS IN IKORODU

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu NAM, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to personnel welfare with the commissioning of newly constructed accommodation blocks at 174 Battalion, Odogunyan Barracks, Ikorodu, Lagos State, on Thursday, 29 October 2026.

The newly commissioned facilities comprise 4 blocks of 10 family CBQ, 30 family CBQ and 2 Senior Non Commissioned Officers (SNCOs) accommodation blocks. The project forms part of the Nigerian Army’s sustained efforts to improve the living conditions of personnel and their families.

Represented at the ceremony by the Commander, Corps of Supply and Transport (CCST), Major General Nansak Shagaya, the COAS reiterated that provision of decent and conducive accommodation for personnel remains a priority, given its importance in boosting morale, promoting discipline and enhancing operational effectiveness. He emphasised that the welfare of personnel and their families remains central to his leadership priorities.

The COAS further assured that the Nigerian Army would continue to prioritise infrastructure development and other welfare initiatives aimed at improving the living and working conditions of officers and soldiers in recognition of their dedication, sacrifices and commitment to national security. He urged personnel to make judicious use of the facilities and ensure their proper maintenance for long term benefits.

Earlier, in his welcome address, the Commanding Officer, 174 Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Jibril Yunusa, expressed appreciation to the COAS for the selection of 174 Battalion as a beneficiary of the projects. He noted that the project aligns with the COAS’s Command Philosophy and the Soldier First Concept which places enphasis on welfare of personnel and their families.

According to him, the projects were awarded to three firms by the Department of Logistics, Army Headquarters, and supervised by Headquarters 45 Engineer Brigade to ensure compliance with the required standards. Lieutenant Colonel Yunusa appreciated the COAS for his commitment to personnel welfare. He noted that the improvement in the unit’s accommodation would contribute significantly to personnel morale, family well being and operational efficiency.

The ceremony climaxed with the presentation of a souvenir to the representative of the COAS, followed by a group photograph.

IWEHA IKEDICHI
LIEUTENANT COLONEL
ACTING DEPUTY DIRECTOR
ARMY PUBLIC RELATIONS
81 DIVISION NIGERIAN ARMY