The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has commissioned two official residences for Regimental Sergeant Majors (RSMs) of Headquarters 8 Division and Division Garrison, both in Giginya Barracks, Sokoto.
According to a statement by the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, the COAS commissioned the projects on Thursday 5 May 2022 as part of his operational tour of 8 Division, Nigerian Army.
Speaking during the event, General Yahaya said the RSMs constitute a vital link between officers and soldiers, stressing that they are the custodians of discipline and regimentation in the NA, without which command and control would be cumbersome.
General Yahaya noted, that bequeathing a befitting infrastructure to troops is a gesture that will boost their morale and encourage them to do their best, while discharging their responsibilities.
The COAS commissioned other projects including, remodelled 8 Division Garrison RSM’s office and road, Fire Fighting Truck and a Fuel Dump,among others. The projects were named after some Master Warrant Officers, who had distinguished themselves in service.
The COAS also inspected ongoing projects in Giginya barracks, including the new Headquarters 8 Division Office Complex and industrial water works.
It will be recalled that the COAS on Saturday 30 April 2022, commenced operational tour of Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin Kai, from where he proceeded to 8 Division and Operation Hadarin Daji in the North West.
