{"id":3882,"date":"2025-01-24T10:04:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-24T10:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/?p=3882"},"modified":"2025-01-24T10:04:09","modified_gmt":"2025-01-24T10:04:09","slug":"tinubu-inaugurates-army-barracks-named-after-him-nigerians-react","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/2025\/01\/24\/tinubu-inaugurates-army-barracks-named-after-him-nigerians-react\/","title":{"rendered":"Tinubu Inaugurates Army Barracks Named After Him, Nigerians React"},"content":{"rendered":"

President Tinubu on Thursday inaugurated the newly constructed barracks in Abuja to accommodate officers and soldiers of The barracks named \u201cBola Ahmed Tinubu Barracks\u201d, Asokoro Abuja, comprise 16 Major Generals Quarters, 34 Brigadier Generals Quarters, 60 Major \u2013 Colonel Flats and 60 Lieutenant \u2013 Captain Flats.<\/p>\n

It also includes 180 Senior Non-Commissioned Officers Blocks of Flats, 264 Corporal and Below Flats, worship centres, sports facilities and a powerhouse in the barracks.<\/p>\n

In his remarks, PresidentTinubu described men and officers of the Nigerian Armed Forces as heroes of Nigeria.<\/p>\n

Noting that the Nigerian military\u2019s service to the nation is remarkable, the president assured of his administration\u2019s continued commitment to improve the welfare of the Nigerian Army.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou are our heroes, and I thank you for what you have been doing for this country,\u201d the President stated<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat you are doing for Nigeria is remarkable. The only way to appreciate is to continue to show support to the men and women in uniform,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The Nigerian leader underscored the importance of the welfare of the men and officers of the Nigerian military, noting that the Barracks project aligns with the federal government\u2019s commitment to enhancing troops\u2019 welfare.<\/p>\n

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\u201cKnowing that the federal government is always ready to provide what the troops need is essential for winning battles,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the event, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Olufemi Oluyede, a lieutenant general, said naming the new army barracks after President Tinubu, was a way of \u2018giving honour to whom honour is due\u2019.<\/p>\n

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Mr Oluyede said it was in appreciation of his extraordinary support and commitment to improving the welfare and operational needs of the army, particularly in reducing its accommodation burden.<\/p>\n

He said the project was initiated and executed by his predecessors Faruk Yahaya and Taoreed Lagbaja.<\/p>\n

He said his predecessors recognised the critical need for additional accommodation for the increasing number of Nigerian Army establishments in Abuja.<\/p>\n

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Mr Oluyede said the two senior officers took the bold step to initiate the construction of the barracks.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday, we celebrate the visionary leadership and relentless effort that created the foundation for us to complete and commission this project.<\/p>\n

\u201dThe project being commissioned today is only phases one and two of the original plan.<\/p>\n

\u201dIn specific terms, the project comprises 16 Major General Quarters, 17 Brigadier General Quarters, 3\u00d720 family Major to Colonel Quarters, 30\u00d720 Family Lieutenant to Captain Quarters, and 60\u00d730 Family Senior Non-Commissioned Officers Quarters\u201d, he said.<\/p>\n

Others he listed are 6\u00d730 Family Corporal and Below Quarters, 40\u00d721 Corporal and Below Quarters.<\/p>\n

Mr Oluyede said the development translates to accommodation for 614 personnel consisting of 170 officers and 444 soldiers and their families.<\/p>\n

The COAS thanked President Tinubu for his commitment and passion for ensuring that men and women in uniform have affordable, decent, and befitting accommodations to live while in service.<\/p>\n

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He said the Nigerian army still faces an acute shortage of accommodation, which must be addressed as they continue to defeat insecurity nationwide and reintegrate frontline troops into the barracks.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am very confident that we can achieve this goal with the continued support from the federal government and other stakeholders,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Nigerians React to the increasing act of naming many things after Tinubu why still in service, saying that most remembrance act is done after the leader has left office.<\/p>\n

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