…commissions Ultra modern Guards Brigade Medical Center, other projects
By Lawrence Audu
The Chief of Army Staff, Maj Gen Taoreed Lagbaja has assured that his administration will ensure enhanced welfare package for troops of the Nigerian Army while focusing on his command philosophy which is hinged on leadership,boperational effectiveness and sound administration.
General Lagbaja noted that the Nigerian Army under his leadership will witness more infrastructural development which will enhance troops welfare across the nation.
The Army Chief gave the assurance Monday in Abuja while commissioning several welfare projects completed by the Commander Guards Brigade, Brigadier General Aminu Umar in Wu Bassey and Mambilla Barracks.
The projects include the newly constructed 20 blocks of flats officers quarters located in Wu Bassey Barrack as well as the Guards Brigade remodelled and ultra modern state of the arts hospital and Garrison duty room.
Also commissioned by the COAS was the residential accommodation for the Brigade Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM), initiated and sponsored by the immediate past Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya.
Speaking further, General Lagbaja said he was particularly elated seeing the array of projects carried out by the Commander Guards Brigade and his team and considering the fact that it is his first set of projects commissioned on assumption of office as the 23rd COAS in the annals of the Nigerian Army.
He commended the commander Guards Brigade and his team 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.
The Army Chief assured that, the Nigerian Army under his stewardship will witness more construction of similar projects across the nation emphasizing the need for troops to cultivate good mentainance culture to ensure it stands the taste of time .
The high point of the event was the Commissioning of the projects by the COAS at Wu Bassey and Mambilla Barracks, and presentation of Souvenir by the Commander Guards Brigade to the Chief of Army Staff.
The event was also witnessed by key Principal Staff Officers from Army Headquarters, members of Nigeria Army Officers Wives (NAOWA) as well as officers and personnel of Guards Brigade.