The Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has commended the the Commandant, officers and men of the Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) for a remarkable feat as the college on Tuesday July 26, 2022 unveiled the staff quarters and commissioning of its Block A Building, being the first of the 3 blocks proposed as Soldiers’ accommodation.

Unveiling the staff quarters, the Chief of Army Staff said it is equally an epoch-making event as the project being commissioned is a testament of the focused hard work and judicious management of resources by the immediate past and current Commandants of the College.


He said this is important as the area is designed to host the Commandant and Deputy Commandant, the Directors and Directing Staff Quarters, Regimental Sergeant Major’s house, 4 Senior Non-Commissioned Quarters and 3 Soldiers Blocks amongst others.

He exhorted the Commandant not to rest on his oars but to keep thinking outside the box to ensure that the great institution does not only lead in theory but also in practice as he had remarkably exemplified with thie project.


"While this project is evidently hallmark traits of my vision, firstly I must commend Maj Gen SE Udounwa for conceptualising and resourcing the project from onset without resource to my office until it was deemed necessary to ensure its delivery. Secondly, for being mindful of the welfare of his staff and prioritizing the accommodation of soldiers with this illustrious project", he added.

The COAS aldo appreciated the College Commandant Maj Gen BA Alabi for ensuring that the project did no turn moribund but completed as being witnessed today. "This is the spirit and zeal we must all imbibe to make the NA stand tall and ensure our dear country remains a vanguard in the comity of nations", he said.


Earlier in his welcome remark, the College Commandant, Major Gen Bamidele Alabi stated that this edifice will not only alleviate the accommodation challenge of the College but also serve “as an affirmation of the COAS’ efforts to continuously address the welfare of soldiers and their families.

Major Gen Bamidele Alabi who said the AWCN has experienced remarkable growth in size, effectiveness and reputation since its establishment on 28th February 2017 thanked Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya for his support and encouragement.


He also commended the building committee who worked relentlessly to raise the building in good time and with such dexterity. "Despite many challenges faced during the project, they bore through the rocks and excavated dumps of refuse to deliver this edifice with excellence. Their efforts are worthy of commendation and emulation. Equally, in the cause of thts project, the College was able to secure a 500 KVA transformer in anticipation of future expansion works within this staff quarters".

Dignitaries that graced the occasion include Principal Staff Officers of Army headquarters and Army War College Nigeria, senior officers both serving and retired, College Staff, among others.