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) in Oshodi, Lagos, has been working to enhance personnel development, operational readiness, and institutional welfare through a variety of activities. In September and early October of 2026, the centre organised events that demonstrated its commitment to preparing officers for life after military service while strengthening relationships among personnel and partner organisations.
One of the key initiatives was the graduation of 33 mid- and senior-level officers from the Entrepreneurship and Management Course 19/2026. This programme, organised in collaboration with EMPRETEC Nigeria Foundation, aimed to help officers apply their military experience and professional discipline to developing sustainable businesses and economic impact.
The course included classroom instruction, practical exercises, and study tours to various businesses and organisations. The graduates, representing multiple military branches, were urged to use their newfound skills to create jobs, drive economic development, and contribute to their respective services and communities.
Another important activity was the third-quarter 10-kilometre route march, which took place in September. This fitness and discipline-building exercise brought together officers and soldiers to build stamina and maintain physical preparedness for military duties. Commandant Air Vice Marshal Nnaemeka Ignatius Ilo highlighted the importance of regular exercise and encouraged personnel to make physical fitness an integral part of their daily routine.
Additionally, the centre inaugurated the newly completed Mess Lounge, named in honour of its Commandant, on September 16, 2026. The Grand Patron of the NAFRC Officers' Mess, Air Commodore S. U. Bello, commended the Grand Patron's support for the development of the Mess. The ceremony served to recognize the contributions of the Officers' Mess to the overall welfare of the personnel and the development of the centre.
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