By Maryam Aminu
The Federal Government has stepped up efforts to improve the welfare of military personnel with the commissioning of a 20-unit one-bedroom staff accommodation built by the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) in Nyanya, Abuja, as the Minister of State for Defence, H. E. Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, MON, declared quality housing essential to boosting morale, operational efficiency and national security.
The project, commissioned on Thursday, aligns with the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, under the Renewed Hope Administration to reduce the accommodation deficit facing personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces.
Dr. Matawalle, who performed the commissioning as Special Guest of Honour, also urged beneficiaries to ensure proper maintenance of the facility to guarantee its longevity.
Addressing officers and personnel at the event, the minister described decent accommodation as a critical component of troops’ welfare, stressing that comfortable housing enhances peace of mind, dedication to duty and overall operational effectiveness.
“Accommodation remains one of the most critical needs of our personnel. A comfortable home is not a luxury but a necessity. It provides peace of mind, enhances morale, and improves efficiency and dedication to duty,” he said.
Dr. Matawalle commended the Chief of Defence Intelligence, Lt. Gen. Emmanuel Undiandeye, for initiating the project, describing it as a commendable intervention and evidence of the achievements recorded by the Defence Intelligence Agency
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