The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has commissioned the Nigerian Army Welfare Limited by Guarantee (NAWLG) Luxury Estate in Yaba, Lagos, describing the initiative as a major milestone in promoting sustainable investments and personal home ownership for military personnel.
Desk: Defence & Security
Date: 28 October 2026
Time: 17:00 WAT
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Lieutenant General Shaibu commissioned the multi-family residential development on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, highlighting that the modern facility establishes a forward-looking investment framework that brings together serving officers, retired personnel, and civilian subscribers.
The Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, confirmed in an official statement issued on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, that the housing project aligns directly with the Nigerian Army's long-term troop welfare and post-service transition strategy.
Addressing military officers and civilian investors at the ceremony, Lieutenant General Shaibu explained that frequent operational deployments and administrative postings often constrain personnel from securing personal residences during active duty, making retirement transitions challenging without structured housing support.
The Chief of Army Staff commended military officers who demonstrated financial foresight by investing in the Yaba housing project, urging all personnel across formations to adopt disciplined financial planning and early preparation for post-military life.
Lieutenant General Shaibu praised the deliberate mixed ownership structure of the estate, emphasizing that the initiative is designed not as a traditional military barracks, but as an integrated, commercially sustainable community where civilian and military homeowners coexist.
He noted that the inclusive residential framework will assist retiring military personnel to smoothly integrate into civilian society, build enduring relationships beyond regimented life, and strengthen civil-military relations through daily social interaction and community management.
The Chief of Army Staff stressed that the housing milestone reflects his Command Philosophy, specifically the pillar of Sound Administration, while reinforcing his Soldier First Concept that connects troop welfare, morale, and operational effectiveness.
Lieutenant General Shaibu directed the management of NAWLG to maintain high standards of transparency, accountability, and sound financial management to protect subscriber investments and uphold commercial regulatory standards.
The Chief of Army Staff expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his sustained strategic guidance and backing of Nigerian Army welfare schemes, while congratulating the estate developers, consultants, and homeowners on the successful completion of the project.
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