Nigerian Army Commissions Accommodation For RSMs, Soldiers in Frontline in 7 Division

Nigerian Army commissions accommodation for RSMs, soldiers in Frontline in 7 Division

By Madu Mohammed Maiduguri

To mitigate the problem of accommodation faced by troops, the 7 Division Nigerian Army has commissioned a befitting and well furnished accommodation to solders from rank of corporal and below, as well as RSM quarters to ease the accommodation challenges of troops in the Frontline.

Speaking at the commissioning of the houses at the Maimalari cantonment Maiduguri on Thursday, the Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC), 7 Division Nigerian Army, Brigadier General, Abubakar Haruna said the commissioning of the houses is part of the efforts of the Nigerian Army in ensuring adequate accommodation are provided to the troops.

“Some of the projects to be commission today, are 2, 2 by 12 corporal below quarters, and 47 Engineering Brigade RSM quarters. The construction of 2 by 12 corporal below begins in December, 2023, while RSM quarters began in November, 2023 all which have been completed, furnish and to be commissioned today”, the GOC said.

General Haruna said “the facilities which has been given light furnitures was constructed to ensure troops are well positioned to perform their responsibilities with ease”.

“At these juncture, let me reiterated our commitment to prioritize developmental projects to ensure our troops are adequately accommodated. We in the 7 Division also prioritize developmental projects, as well as well welfare of our own personnel”, he stressed.

The GOC further Said ” I need to inform you that in fulfilment of the above determination, the Army headquarters has approved the renovation of additional blocks as well as construction of new ones within the Maimalari barracks”.

He said efforts are also ongoing to provide 2 solar powered boreholes and more street lights within the cantonment and urged the beneficiaries to make good use of the houses by maintening them regularly, as any defaulter will face the full wrath of the law..

“I want you to know that Nigerian Army is indeed, the hope of the nation, defender of the democracy and prosperity. You should therefore, consider yourselves Lucky to be part of this noble profession .

He commended the Chief of Army Staff and other Principal officers of the Army headquarters for the support they have been rendering to the Divisions and the theater Commander for his leader guidance and support.

He also commended the troops for their selfless service and dedication to dutyas their contributions have contributed to the success of the counter insurgency and counter terrorism operations.

” I urge you to redouble your efforts, especially with the mirage of challenges facing the nations”, he added.

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