The General Officer Commanding 81 Division (GOC), Nigerian Army, Major General Obinna Ajunwa, has inaugurated the Hippo Lounge and Hippo Mascot in a sustained effort to improve the infrastructure beautification of the 81 Division Hippo Mess at Outer Marina, Lagos
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, which was done during the send-forth for the outgoing Commanders and Officers of the Division over the weekend, the GOC stated that the completion of the project was part of his resolve to key into the vision of the Chief of Army Staff to add value to the system and leave an enduring legacy for the junior ones.
The GOC assured that he will further renovate the entire mess as he has tasked the President Mess Committee, Brigadier General Kingsley Nwoko, who supervised the execution of the project, to forward estimates for the entire renovation of the Mess.
He also applauded the posted-out commanders and officers of the Division for their tireless efforts, dedication, and support, which he said, has helped in the successes recorded so far by the Division.
He further urged the commanders to be good ambassadors of the Division wherever they find themselves.
The outgoing senior officers include, Major General IM Abdullahi, Brigadier General AA Galadima, Brigadier General Mbafung, Brigadier General EO Oshunsan and Brigadier General KN Nwoko. Others are Colonel Asuku, Colonel Orji, Colonel Abdallah, Colonel Sholotan and Lt Col OJ Osoba, among several other officers.