ABUJA — The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, commissioned 110 new family houses for Corporals below and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers of the Nigerian Army at Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment.
The Army announced the commissioning on its official X handle.
Speaking at the event, the COAS said the houses demonstrate that the Army truly practices “Soldier First.” He explained that when soldiers and their families live well, they will be more focused, more committed, and ready for duty at all times.
“Decent accommodation is not a luxury. It is what keeps your morale high and your mind at rest so you can face your job squarely,” Gen. Shaibu told the beneficiaries. He added that taking care of soldiers and their families is key to making the Army strong and ready for any task.
Project Details
The projects were constructed by the Directorate of Procurement, Army.
According to the Director, Major General Sadisu Yakasai, the estate has 52 buildings in 21 blocks with 10 different modern designs. It includes one- and two-bedroom flats for 80 soldiers. There are also three-bedroom flats and twin houses for 30 SNCOs.
Each flat has a bedroom, sitting room, kitchen and toilet.
Gen. Yakasai urged the beneficiaries to keep the houses clean and maintain them well so they can last long.
Also speaking, the Commander, Army Headquarters Garrison, Major General John Lar, thanked the COAS for remembering the junior ranks. He told the families to see the new estate as their own and protect it.
The commissioning underscores the Nigerian Army’s resolve to provide modern, functional and sustainable accommodation for its personnel. The Army said a motivated and well-cared-for soldier remains indispensable to the effective discharge of its constitutional mandate.
