Buratai inaugurates 195 units of accommodation for troops

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai on Wednesday, inaugurated 195 tastefully furnished family units accommodation for troops in Kaduna.

Out of the 195 buildings, 180 are one-bedroom flats for corporals and below, while 15 two-bedroom flats were for senior non commissioned officers.

Buratai was represented at the inauguration of the remodeled and renovated soldiers’ accommodation at Ribadu Cantonment in Kaduna by the Commandant, Nigeria Defence Academy (NBA), Maj. Gen Jamil Sarhan.

The chief of army staff restated that the Nigerian Army, under his leadership, places high premium on the welfare of troops and their families.

He added that the army would spare no effort or resources in making sure personnel are not only provided the right tools for the job, but also provided a convenient environment for their families.

Buratai noted that the depth of commitment to troops welfare was demonstrated by the fact that the buildings are not only renovated, but also tastefully furnished.

He explained that the evolving face of the barracks was to, among other initiatives, motivate officers and men to greater productivity and improved efficiency.

The army chief thanked the federal government for enabling the army to meet its needs despite competing demands and challenging economic situation in the country.

He explained that the gesture is manifesting in the improved operational efficiency of the troops in the north-east and other theaters of operation across the country.

Buratai however, urged the beneficiaries to reciprocate the kind gesture of the government by maintaining the buildings and promoting environmental sanitation of the barracks.

He also called on the soldiers to take advantage of all the facilities and conducive environment provided for them to give their children the best care and upbringing.

Earlier, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division Nigeria Army, Maj. Gen Usman Muhammad said accommodation in any organisation is one of the factors that boosts the morale of the workforce.

Muhammad noted that the army has made it imperative for all personnel to be centrally accommodated in its cantonments and barracks in order to ensure the safety and security of the personnel and their families.