Tinubu says new Army formations will bring troops closer to vulnerable communities

President Bola Tinubu says the operationalisation of new Nigerian Army formations in Zamfara, Kebbi, Oyo and Osun will strengthen the military’s response to security threats by placing troops closer to vulnerable communities. Tinubu disclosed the development in a statement on measures being taken by his administration to improve the welfare and operational capacity of the Armed Forces. He said the new formations were intended to enhance the military’s ability to respond to threats against communities.

“This week, the Nigerian Army operationalised new formations in Zamfara, Kebbi, Oyo and Osun,” the President said. “Our troops are now closer to vulnerable communities in these areas, strengthening our ability to respond swiftly and decisively when our people are threatened.” He also said the Federal Government was accelerating construction of new barracks and depots in Abuja, Ekiti, Ebonyi and Kogi. Facilities in Osun, he added, had already been completed.

Tinubu said the infrastructure projects were necessary as the government demanded more from military personnel. He said support for servicemen and women should also extend to their families, who share the consequences of military deployments. “As we demand more from our men and women in uniform, we must do more to support them and their families,” he said.

The President added that a recent increase in the pay of Armed Forces personnel was making a difference to them and their households. Tinubu said that, as Commander-in-Chief, he had a responsibility to ensure the Armed Forces received the resources and support needed to perform their duties. He described each deployment as a sacrifice made by a military family and said Nigeria should stand behind those waiting for personnel at home.