By Augustine Ehikioya
To commemorate the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Annual Conference 2023, the Nigerian Army (NA) has commissioned several projects in Borno State.
The projects are said to be bringing smiles to the faces of the teeming residents and succour to the communities.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, according to a statement by the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General, Onyema Nwachukwu, and made available to Security Watch Africa (SWA), inaugurated the projects on Tuesday 12 December, 2023, alongside commanders and senior officers of the NA.
It said “The projects are aimed at enhancing living conditions and meeting pressing needs of the beneficiary communities, who were affected by insurgency.
“Among the projects commissioned by the COAS, is a newly renovated single block classrooms at Zajiri Junior Secondary School in Baga Road, Maiduguri, Solar Powered Industrial Borehole at Jiddari Polo Community, renovated blocks of classrooms at Lawan Mustapha School in Konduga community and newly upgraded and equipped Maternity/Child Healthcare Centre in Gubio Community.”
Commissioning the projects, the COAS said that the projects are meant to give back to the society in commemoration of the Chief of Army Staff Annual Conference 2023.
The Quick Impact projects, he said, are a token of encouragement and support for the communities.
In selecting the projects, the COAS said that the NA conducted needs assessment and obtained inputs from members of the communities.
The Army Chief assured of the commitment of NA in supporting the good people of Borno State, stressing the need for “sustained collaboration between the military, government and the local communities to ensure effective utilization and maintenance of the newly commissioned projects.”
In separate remarks, the community leaders expressed gratitude to the NA for its dedication to the betterment of the people of Borno State.
They noted that the projects will improve the daily lives of the communities and contribute to the overall development of the State.
