COAS unveils upgraded quarters for frontline soldiers

From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen Waidi Shaibu, has unveiled remodelled and upgraded residential quarters for junior personnel of the Nigerian Army deployed to the frontline of counter-terrorism operations.
Shaibu unveiled the quarters at Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri, on Thursday as part of ongoing efforts to provide decent accommodation for soldiers and improve their welfare and operational performance.
He said the Nigerian Army could not achieve professional excellence without providing decent and standard accommodation for its personnel.
Represented by the Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force, North-East, Maj-Gen Ibikunle Ajose, the ...