Lagbaja Commissions Fire Station, Accommodation For Soldiers

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), lieutenant general Taoreed Lagbaja has commissioned a newly constructed Fire Station at Bonny Cantonment and a block of accommodation for soldiers in Lagos.

In a statement by the director, Army public relations, brig-gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, General Lagbaja noted that the Fire Station became necessary to ensure the safety of lives and property in the cantonment.

He added that the station would also serve to support emergency and response agencies, when the need arises.

Similarly, the COAS has inaugurated newly constructed 30 blocks of flats to accommodate soldiers of the rank corporal and below at 174 Battalion, Odogunyan Barracks, Ikorodu, Lagos State.

The army chief said the project was executed to improve the welfare of troops and that of their families.

Other projects commissioned by the COAS in the barracks are three renovated and remodeled 12 units Corporal Below Quarters.

The commissioning of the housing projects ignited moments of electrifying joy, as soldiers and their families, who witnessed the commissioning of the housing projects cheered in appreciation.

At the ceremony, General Lagbaja stated that he was particularly impressed, seeing the quality of work done and expressed optimism that the projects will no doubt, stand the test of time.