…says Welfare Key to Operational Readiness
The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Tuesday commissioned 80 housing units under the Nigerian Army Affordable Home Ownership Scheme in Jos, Plateau State.
In a release by Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director Army Public Relations, the COAS said the project reflects his “Soldier-First Culture” and is aimed at improving the welfare, morale, and combat readiness of personnel.
“Providing quality and affordable housing for personnel is a deliberate investment in the welfare, morale and combat readiness of soldiers,” General Shaibu was quoted as saying.
According to the release, 60 units were delivered last year, while 120 units in Abuja and 40 units in Benin are scheduled for commissioning.
General Shaibu also announced that five percent of the housing units have been reserved for soldiers wounded in action, which he described as a mark of gratitude to personnel injured in service.
The COAS further commissioned trainee hostels and convenience facilities at the 3 Division Training School, Jos, as part of the visit.
Earlier, the Managing Director of Post-Service Housing Development Limited, Major General Isaiah Alison, said additional housing projects are underway for soldiers nationwide.
COAS Commissions 80 Housing Units in Jos
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