From Sidi Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau
The Nigerian Army has commissioned a newly constructed 10-unit en-suite bungalow transit accommodation for Senior Non-Commissioned Officers at the 1 Brigade Cantonment in Gusau the Zamfara State capital.
The commissioning which was performed at the1 Brigade Nigerian Army under the leadership of the Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Mustapha Jimoh was to ease residential congestion, provide comfortable privacy for deserving soldiers and drastically improve living standards within the barracks.
Speaking, Brigadier General Jimoh said that the project directly reflects the core operational principles of troops’ welfare and force protection.
In his remarks on the project overview, the 1Brigade Cantonment Maintenance Officer, Major Maina Kyari, informed that the construction had commenced on 2 December 2025 and was successfully finalized on the 18 July, 2026 with fully equipped kitchens, toilets, solar-powered boreholes, overhead water storage tanks, interlocking pavement stones, and environmental beautification trees.
Cutting the ceremonial tape on behalf of the Chief of Army Staff, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division, Major General BP Koughna, has lauded the Brigade Commander for executing the project and commended the supervisor for a job well done.
The GOC stressed that the new facility strongly embodies the current army leadership’s “soldier-first” command philosophy, ensuring that personnel returning from demanding security operations enjoy a dignified and comfortable environment.
