Army Chief Waidi Shaibu Inaugurates Projects in Ibadan

On Thursday, during the inauguration of several projects at Adekunle Fajuyi and Letmauck Cantonments in Ibadan, Oyo State, Lt Gen Waidi Shaibu, the Chief of Army Staff, urged Nigerian Army personnel to remain vigilant, disciplined, and committed to their duties in light of evolving security challenges. He was represented by Maj Gen Auwalu Mahmuda, the General Officer Commanding, 2 Division, Nigerian Army.

The inaugurated projects included accommodation units for corporals, family quarters, and officers' mess facilities. Shaibu emphasized the importance of upholding the core tenets of the Nigerian Army, which include discipline, loyalty, integrity, selfless service, and professionalism.

He acknowledged the dedication of the 81 Battalion in supporting ongoing operations for peace and security. Shaibu described the commissioned projects as investments in human capital and urged beneficiaries to maintain the facilities properly to ensure operational readiness.