- Tinubu lauded the Armed Forces, calling them national heroes.
- He commissioned the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Barracks, addressing accommodation challenges.
- Tinubu pledged unwavering support for military welfare and operational efficiency.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has hailed the Nigerian Armed Forces as the nation’s heroes, reaffirming his administration’s unwavering commitment to their welfare and support.
The President made these remarks on Thursday during the commissioning of the newly constructed Bola Ahmed Tinubu Barracks and other facilities under the Nigerian Army Special Projects in Abuja.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that expressing gratitude, Tinubu acknowledged the dedication of the armed forces, stating, “You are our heroes, and I thank you for what you have been doing for this country.”
He emphasized their pivotal role in national security and pledged the government’s continued support for the men and women in uniform.
The Bola Ahmed Tinubu Barracks is a modern facility aimed at addressing the acute accommodation challenges faced by personnel of the Army Headquarters and other establishments in Abuja.
Initiated on November 26, 2022, by Major General Philip Eromosele and funded under the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, the project was completed on January 9, 2025, under the leadership of the current Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede.
Features of the Barracks:
- 16 Major General Quarters
- 34 Brigadier General Quarters
- 60 Major-Colonel Flats
- 60 Lieutenant-Captain Flats
- 180 Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Flats
- 264 Corporal-and-Below Flats
- Worship centres, sports facilities, and a powerhouse
- A secure perimeter fence with three entry and exit gates
President Tinubu underscored the importance of improving military personnel’s conditions, describing their welfare as a key factor for operational success. “Knowing that the federal government is always ready to provide what the troops need is essential for winning battles,” he remarked. He reassured the armed forces, “It is your welfare we are not going to compromise.”
Additionally, Tinubu performed the groundbreaking ceremony for a new Armed Forces Complex behind Lungi Barracks in Asokoro, Abuja, aimed at enhancing the operational and administrative efficiency of the Nigerian Armed Forces.
Dignitaries in Attendance:
The event was attended by several high-profile dignitaries, including:
- 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
- Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Forces, AbdulAziz Yar’adua
Service chiefs, Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, DSS Director General Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede, and representatives of the Nigeria Immigration Service were also present.
