Tinubu Commissions Bola Ahnmed Tinubu Barracks, Celebrates Armed Forces
President Bola Tinubu has praised the Nigerian Armed Forces for their service and sacrifices, calling them the nation’s heroes.
He spoke during the commissioning of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Barracks and other new facilities under the Nigerian Army Special Projects in Abuja, on Thursday.
“You are our heroes, and I thank you for what you have been doing for this country,” Tinubu said.
The President highlighted the importance of the military’s contributions to national security and pledged continued support for their welfare.
“What you are doing for Nigeria is remarkable. The only way to appreciate you is to continue to show support to the men and women in uniform,” he stated.
Tinubu emphasized that the welfare of troops would remain a priority for his administration. “Knowing that the federal government is always ready to provide what the troops need is essential for winning battles. It is your welfare we are not going to compromise.”
The Bola Ahmed Tinubu Barracks was designed to tackle the housing challenges faced by personnel of the Army Headquarters and other Army establishments in Abuja.
The project, initiated by Major General Philip Eromosele, began on November 26, 2022.
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It was fully funded under the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, and completed on January 9, 2025, under the supervision of the current Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede.
The barracks includes 16 Major General Quarters, 34 Brigadier General Quarters, 60 Major-Colonel Flats, 60 Lieutenant-Captain Flats, 180 Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Flats, and 264 Corporal-and-Below Flats. Other facilities include worship centres, sports facilities, a powerhouse, and a secured perimeter fence with three gates.
Earlier, the President performed a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Armed Forces Complex behind Lungi Barracks in Asokoro, Abuja.
The event was attended by dignitaries such as the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Forces, AbdulAziz Yar’adua.
Also present were service chiefs, Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, Director General of the DSS Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede, and representatives of the Nigeria Immigration Service.
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