Army Unveils 120 Housing Units, Solar Water Facility for Troops in Kaduna

Army Unveils 120 Housing Units, Solar Water Facility for Troops in Kaduna

By Musa Garba, Kaduna

The Waidi Shu’aibu has commissioned newly upgraded residential blocks and a solar-powered water system for personnel at Ribadu Cantonment, Kotoko Barracks in Kaduna, as part of efforts to improve soldiers’ welfare.

Represented at the ceremony by the Chief of Administration, Army Headquarters, Maj.-Gen. Isa Abdullah, the army chief said the initiative underscores the Nigerian Army’s renewed focus on the comfort and well-being of its personnel and their families.

He explained that the intervention aligns with the Army’s “Soldier First” approach and the broader command vision aimed at strengthening morale across formations nationwide.

According to him, the completion of the housing project marks a major step in ongoing welfare reforms within the service, adding that leadership remains committed to ensuring that troops live in decent and conducive environments.

“This project reflects the core priority of the current leadership, which places the welfare of personnel at the centre of its operations,” he said.

The army chief also praised the leadership of the 1 Division for delivering the project, describing it as a model for similar interventions in other barracks across the country.

He noted that the buildings had undergone extensive rehabilitation, as many of the structures were previously in poor condition, with damaged roofs and inadequate facilities that made them unfit for habitation.

While urging soldiers allocated the apartments to maintain the facilities, he stressed the need for collective responsibility in preserving government investments.

“Beneficiaries must take ownership by ensuring proper use and maintenance. Sustaining these facilities will encourage further development in other locations,” he added.

He reaffirmed the Army’s resolve to continue investing in infrastructure and essential services that directly impact personnel welfare, expressing confidence that improved living standards would translate into higher morale and better operational output.

The project comprises four blocks of flats providing 120 housing units, alongside a 60,000-litre solar-powered borehole designed to guarantee a steady water supply within the barracks.

The inauguration was attended by senior officers, including Abubakar Wase, General Officer Commanding 1 Division, and other top military officials.