Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, has said that he is committed to the wellbeing of soldiers and that their welfare remains his topmost priority.
Buratai said this on Monday during the inauguration of soldiers’ village accommodation of 33 Artillery Brigade Shadawanka barracks in Bauchi State.
The accommodation comprises 16 blocks with 10 modestly furnished flats situated in a conducive environment at the barracks.
Buratai was received by the new commander, 33 Artillery Brigade Bauchi, Michael Durowaiye.
While presenting the keys to the apartments to officers and soldiers, Buratai thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for the funding initiative that gave birth to the housing project.
He said: “We always want officers and soldiers to have decent accommodation as we are not only after their regimentation but their well-being which remain the topmost priority. We want to make sure they have a comfortable environment and we shall continue to do our best to see that all barracks accommodation are put in better shape.”
The army chief also commissioned a newly constructed Warrant Officers and Sergeant Mess at Shadawanka barracks.
“We also want to make sure there is a befitting Mess for our soldiers where they will not just go to eat and drink but to interact with one another. It will be a place for social interaction which will enhance the culture and tradition of the military where strict regimentation is practiced,” he said.
