The Nigerian Army has restated its commitment to improving the living conditions of its personnel and their families, as Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, commissioned the newly constructed headquarters of the Nigerian Army Space Command in Abuja.
Shaibu performed the commissioning on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment, Giri, where he emphasised the importance of personnel welfare to the Army’s operational effectiveness and ongoing transformation efforts.
The Army chief said investments in accommodation, healthcare and modern infrastructure were part of measures to boost troop morale and provide a better working and living environment for military personnel and their families.
He noted that the initiatives were consistent with his Soldier First mantra and the command philosophy’s emphasis on Sound Administration.
“A motivated force is essential for operational effectiveness. Troops’ welfare and the well-being of their families must therefore remain central to our transformation agenda,” the COAS said.
Shaibu also described the Space Command as an important component of the Army’s efforts to strengthen its technological capacity and improve the conduct of military operations.
He explained that combining space-based capabilities with unmanned aerial vehicles and other emerging technologies would enhance intelligence gathering, surveillance and reconnaissance, while providing commanders with better situational awareness for operational planning and decision-making.
According to him, the integration of these technologies would also help reduce troops’ exposure to operational dangers by providing timely and reliable information on the battlefield.
The COAS charged personnel to ensure the proper maintenance of the newly commissioned facility, stressing that investments in modern military infrastructure must be supported by adequate training, discipline and accountability.
He reaffirmed the Army’s resolve to develop a professional, adaptable, combat-ready and resilient force through continuous investment in personnel welfare, infrastructure and modern military technology.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Appolonia Anele.
