Nigerian Army improves the comfort of its soldiers by constructing new housing quarters in Maiduguri
BY ADAMU ALIYI NGULDE, MAIDUGURI The Nigerian Army's 7 Division, Sector 1 Joint Task Force, North East Operation Hadin Kai recently unveiled new housing units at the Maimalari Cantonment in Maiduguri The Army Headquarters has launched a new project to tackle the ongoing housing issues that soldiers in the area have been dealing with for a while. Brigadier General AGL Haruna, the acting General Officer Commanding 7 Division, emphasized the importance of ensuring that troops have suitable housing, especially in light of the ongoing security challenges in the area. "Some military personnel are required to reside off-base because there isn't enough housing available at the cantonment, which could potentially put security at risk," he explained. The recently built housing units consist of two-bedroom apartments designed for Corporals and lower-ranking individuals, providing living space for 24 families. The project was constructed by the Directorate of Procurement at Arm...