Army chief inaugurates 49 projects to boost personnel welfare

The Nigerian Army has inaugurated 49 welfare and infrastructure projects across the country to improve personnel welfare, enhance operational efficiency, and address accommodation challenges faced by officers and soldiers. Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu inaugurated these projects, which were commissioned in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and across Army formations and units nationwide.

Shaibu emphasized that the projects align with his Command Philosophy, prioritizing personnel welfare in building a professional, adaptable, and combat-ready force. The newly constructed Officers Transit Accommodation in Life Camp, Abuja, was among the 11 projects in the FCT, while the remaining 38 were inaugurated across the Army.

Shaibu highlighted that adequate accommodation and essential infrastructure are crucial for boosting morale, improving productivity, and strengthening the Army's capacity to fulfill its constitutional responsibilities. He also reaffirmed his commitment to sustained investment in welfare and infrastructure across Army formations and units nationwide, appreciating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his support.

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