The Nigerian army has presented houses to 20 wounded in action soldiers in Abuja in continuation of efforts to advance the welfare of its personnel.

Defence chief Christopher Musa presented the keys to the beneficiaries on Wednesday during the inauguration of the Nigerian Army Housing Units under the Affordable Home Ownership Option for All Soldiers Scheme.

Mr Musa charged other services to key into the project and provided housing units to all ratings and airmen.

Mr Musa described the project as a true testament to the untiring efforts of late army chief Taoreed Lagbaja, who had continuously advanced the welfare of army personnel.

He commended army chief Olufemi Oluyede for continuing the scheme and ensuring that more houses would be built for interested subscribers.

Mr Musa said the project aligns with the vision of the Renewed Hope Cities and Estate Scheme of President Bola Tinubu, which is that every citizen deserves a home, adding that the military personnel must not be left out.

He urged the Nigerian army to embark on more projects of this kind in Abuja and other parts of the country, adding that such projects would foster overall development, enhance security and bring socio-economic benefits to the residents.

Mr Oluyede said Mr Lagbaja initiated the project as part of his sound administration philosophy.

He said the late army chief believed that soldiers were the bedrock of the army, made soldiers the foundation of his command philosophy and prioritised the completion of the project.

Mr Oluyede said the project represented a landmark achievement in the service’s ongoing efforts to enhance the welfare and well-being of soldiers and their families.

He said the Idu Abuja phase 1 of the AHOOAS project is a pilot project, and it took only 15 months of direct labour to complete.

(NAN)