The Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), Oshodi, Lagos, has commissioned a number of infrastructure projects and commenced construction of a new warehouse in a renewed drive to improve personnel welfare, strengthen training facilities and enhance the Centre’s operational efficiency.
The projects were unveiled on Thursday, November 12, 2026, during a ceremony presided over by the outgoing Commandant of the Centre, Air Vice Marshal Nnaemeka Ignatius Ilo.
The completed projects include a 150-seater canteen, renovated classrooms and toilet facilities at the Command Children School, as well as street lighting installations. The ceremony also featured the groundbreaking for a new warehouse expected to strengthen the Centre’s storage and administrative capacity.
Speaking at the event, Ilo described the commissioning as a significant milestone in his tenure, providing an opportunity to reflect on the achievements recorded under his leadership and acknowledge the contributions of personnel to the Centre’s development.
He said infrastructure renewal, personnel welfare and the creation of a conducive environment for training, administration and accommodation had remained central to his priorities since assuming command.
According to him, adequate physical infrastructure plays an important role in boosting personnel morale, improving operational efficiency and supporting the overall well-being of officers, service personnel and civilian employees.
He explained that the administration had therefore made deliberate efforts to channel available resources towards projects capable of delivering sustainable benefits to the institution and its workforce.
The outgoing Commandant attributed the progress recorded to the collective commitment, professionalism and dedication of officers, servicemen, servicewomen and civilian staff, stressing that institutional development could only be achieved through teamwork and shared responsibility.
He described the newly commissioned facilities as more than physical structures, noting that they represented strategic investments in personnel welfare, operational readiness and the long-term development of NAFRC.
Ilo urged personnel to take ownership of the facilities, ensure their proper use and maintain them to serve both current and future generations.
He also commended the Deputy Commandant, directors, deputy directors, commanding officers, heads of departments and other members of staff for their cooperation and commitment to actualising the administration’s development agenda.
The Commandant expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his support, while acknowledging the contributions of the Minister of Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff, service chiefs and the Chief of Defence Intelligence during his tenure.
He said the achievements reflected the collective determination of the Centre’s leadership and workforce, adding that he was grateful for the opportunity to lead the institution before proceeding to his next assignment.
Ilo further disclosed that the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, had initially been scheduled to commission the 150-seater canteen as a legacy project. However, service exigencies prevented his attendance, leading to the Commandant representing him at the ceremony.
He subsequently performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the new warehouse and commissioned the upgraded classrooms, toilet facilities and street lighting installations at the Command Children School.
The 150-seater canteen was also formally commissioned on behalf of the Chief of the Air Staff for the benefit of military personnel and civilian staff of the Centre.
Earlier, the Centre Maintenance Officer, Major U. Otagbo, described the projects as important interventions aimed at addressing infrastructure gaps and improving the working and living conditions of personnel and their families.
Otagbo said the commissioning of completed facilities and commencement of new projects demonstrated NAFRC’s commitment to continuous infrastructure development, improved service delivery and effective management of its facilities.
He urged personnel to sustain the progress through responsible utilisation and regular maintenance of the facilities.
The projects form part of the Centre’s broader efforts to strengthen its institutional capacity and improve the environment in which it carries out its training, administrative and welfare responsibilities.
