The Nigerian Navy says it will undertake extensive rehabilitation of abandoned accommodation facilities across its formations nationwide in 2025.

The Chief of Naval Staff, Emmanuel Ogalla, disclosed this during the inauguration of newly refurbished accommodation buildings at the Headquarters of the Naval Training Command (HQ NAVTRAC) on Wednesday in Ebube-Eleme, Rivers.

The completed projects include two blocks of 94-room apartments built for Ratings at HQ NAVTRAC and a block of 56 one-bedroom flats for Junior Ratings at the Nigerian Navy Barracks in Borikiri. Others are the HQ NAVTRAC Command Officer’s Mess and a newly constructed Command Training House in the New Government Reserve Area in Port Harcourt.

Mr Ogalla revealed that the navy would rehabilitate additional abandoned accommodation buildings and upgrade existing facilities to address the accommodation deficit faced by personnel across naval formations nationwide.

“The navy places a high value on the welfare of its personnel, understanding that human resources are the most critical component of our operations. As such, we have directed our commands nationwide to rehabilitate all accommodation facilities within their bases, ensuring that we can house personnel currently residing outside the barracks.

“We are pleased to commission these projects, including the 56 one-bedroom block structure, which will provide housing for at least 56 families,” Mr Ogalla stated.

The navy chief expressed optimism regarding completing three additional blocks of living quarters within the command in 2025.

Mr Ogalla commended the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) NACTRAC, Istafanus Albara, and his team for completing the projects. He encouraged other officers to emulate Albara’s dedication in carrying out his task.

(NAN)