How NAFRC is Building Enterprise, Sustaining Military Discipline and Strengthening Bonds Beyond Service
From entrepreneurship trainings and physical fitness to improvements at the Officers’ Mess and the annual Tombola Night, the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), Oshodi, Lagos, has pursued initiatives to
The Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), located in Oshodi, Lagos, has been actively working to support personnel development, operational readiness, and institutional welfare. Over the past two months, various initiatives have been undertaken to address different aspects of military life. The centre's commitment to preparing officers for life after retirement and strengthening camaraderie among personnel and partner organizations has been evident in its recent programmes.
In September, 33 mid- and senior-level officers completed the Entrepreneurship and Management Course 19/2026, organized in collaboration with EMPRETEC Nigeria Foundation. The program aimed to help officers translate their military service, leadership experience, and professional discipline into sustainable enterprises and economic impact.
The course covered various modules, including agriculture, emotional intelligence, business management, legal advisory, health and lifestyle, entrepreneurship, and technical skills. Officers also visited several local enterprises and organizations to gain firsthand knowledge of different industries and practices.
In addition to the entrepreneurship training, the centre conducted its third-quarter 10-kilometre route march to reinforce physical fitness, endurance, and discipline among personnel. The demanding march served to build stamina and maintain the physical preparedness required for military duties. Commandant Air Vice Marshal Nnaemeka Ignatius Ilo emphasized the importance of maintaining high standards of discipline both inside and outside the centre, as well as the need for personnel to remain physically fit and mentally alert to protect Nigeria's territorial integrity.
The centre also inaugurated the newly completed Officers' Mess Lounge, named in honor of the Commandant, Air Vice Marshal Nnaemeka Ignatius Ilo. The ceremony was attended by various dignitaries, including the President of the Mess Committee, Air Commodore S. U. Bello, and the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 2, Lagos. The new facility is expected to serve as a hub for social activities and professional networking among personnel, further strengthening the bonds within the NAFRC community and beyond.
Written by urgent.news from This Day's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
