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COAS Commissions Key Projects At 192 Battalion, Boosts Welfare, Security In Ogun‎‎


‎By Chimezie Godfrey

‎The Nigerian Army has commissioned critical infrastructural projects at the 192 Battalion (Rear), Owode–Yewa, Ogun State, as part of efforts to enhance operational efficiency and improve personnel welfare.

‎The Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 81 Division, Lt. Col. Musa Yahaya, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.

‎“The projects were executed by the Chief of Army Staff in deliberate implementation of his command philosophy anchored on sound administration and the soldier-first concept,” he said.

‎According to the statement, the projects were commissioned by the General Officer Commanding 81 Division, Maj. Gen. Adebayo Babalola.

‎Babalola described the projects as a demonstration of commitment to troops’ welfare.

‎“Functional infrastructure directly impacts morale, discipline and combat readiness across formations and units,” he said.

‎He expressed appreciation to the Chief of Army Staff for his leadership and to President Bola Tinubu for supporting the Nigerian Army.

‎Earlier, the Commanding Officer, 192 Battalion (Rear), Maj. S.I. Usman, said the projects were targeted at addressing security, accommodation and medical gaps within the unit.

‎He assured that the facilities would be properly utilised and maintained.

‎The projects commissioned include fencing of the arms store, construction of a guard house, upgrade of the medical reception station, soldiers’ quarters, additional sentry posts and married officers’ quarters.

‎The Olu of Owode–Yewa, Oba (Rev.) Akindele Mathew Sunday, commended the Nigerian Army for the development and noted that the projects would benefit both military personnel and the host community.