The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Friday, 3 July 2026, commissioned newly constructed accommodation blocks at 6 Division, Port Harcourt, reaffirming the unwavering commitment of the Nigerian Army to the welfare of its personnel under the Soldier First culture.
This was contained in a statement signed by Colonel Appolonia Anele Acting Director army public relations issued to newsmen.
Speaking during the commissioning, the COAS stressed that providing decent, secure and conducive accommodation for personnel and their families remains a strategic priority, noting that improved living conditions directly enhance morale, strengthen operational readiness and improve administrative efficiency in the discharge of constitutional responsibilities.
He emphasized that a well-motivated and adequately cared-for soldier is better positioned to safeguard Nigeria’s territorial integrity and respond effectively to emerging security challenges. According to him, sustained investment in personnel welfare is a critical enabler of a more professional, resilient and combat-ready Nigerian Army.
The COAS expressed profound appreciation to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his continued support and the provision of resources that have strengthened personnel welfare, enhanced operational effectiveness and reinforced the Nigerian Army’s capacity to deliver on its constitutional mandate in support of national security.
