The Nigerian Army on Tuesday
flagged off the construction of 16 Brigade camp Buratai in Yenagoa, Bayelsa
state.
In his remarks, the Chief of Army
Staff, Lieutenant General, Tukur Yusuf Buratai, recalled that about a year ago,
he was in Bayelsa State for the operationalization of the Brigade.
He commended the Brigade
Commander for interpreting his vision which is “To have a professionally
responsive Nigerian Army in the discharge of its constitutional roles”.
He further stated that the flag
off of construction work is in line with president Buhari’s commitment to the
welfare of troops, stressing that be places high premium on the welfare of
personnel.
Governor Henry Seriake Dickson
stressed that he will continue to partner with the Army to enhance the
development of the Barracks.
He said he had directed
construction of a Command Children’s School, Officers Mess, WOs/Sergeants as a
soldiers Canteen Mess with immediate effect.
High point of the event was the
symbolic flagoff of the construction work by the Governor and the COAS,
planting of trees at the Brigade Peace Park and the unveiling of the gate by
the COAS.
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