The Chief of Army Staff, Major General Taoreed Lagbaja, has assured Nigerian Army (NA) personnel of more infrastructural development to boost the welfare of officers and soldiers in 81 division area of responsibility in Lagos and Ogun states.
Lagbaja inaugurated the laudable projects with a view to boosting the welfare of officers and soldiers.
The 81 division’s area of responsibility include the newly constructed Hippo Hall of fame with an ultra-modern electronic library located at the division headquarter complex with blocks of 18 single bedroom flat transit accommodation for officers in Abalti Barracks and a block of 15 single bedroom flat for officers transit accommodation in Bonny Cantonment, while others included a state-of-the-arts hospital in Epe town, as well as sports complex and a jetty for the Nigerian Army Ordnance School in Epe area of Lagos.
The COAS said he was specifically elated seeing the array of projects carried out so far and thanked the Corps Commander Engineers, Major General PE Eromosele for delivering a qualitative work through direct labour.
He noted that the projects are in line with his command’s philosophy hinged on leadership, operational effectiveness and sound administration. He stated that the Nigerian Army under his leadership will witness more infrastructural development which will enhance troop’s welfare across the nation.
He also commended the GOC 81 Division for his positive disposition and commitment to the welfare of the troops, adding that the projects would no doubt go a long way to provide the needed essentials for the troops, their families and the immediate community.
General Officers Commanding (GOC), 81 Division, Major General Obinna Ajunwa thanked him for the commissioning ceremony of the Hippo Hall of Fame and congratulated the Chief of Army Staff on his ascension as the 23rd COAS.
He expressed his optimism that General Lagbaja will “excel” in his quest to ensure a transformed Nigerian Army.
