₦airaland Forum

fitinwell:
Tell mr president to deliver on his mandate..

Where are the Jobs... 3 million Jobs created?

wildernessVoice:
This is the first barrack named after a civilian.
It's a matter of time it'll be rename
General Lagbaja Barrack

naptu2:
There was a masterplan in place for Abuja when it was designed, but that masterplan was not followed when the Federal Government moved to Abuja in 1991.

The Presidency was meant to be located at what is now the Shehu Shagari Complex (Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation), but President Babangida built the Aso Rock Villa in what was meant to be a green area.


There was space that was allocated for the residence of the vice president, but Admiral Aikhomu moved into what was supposed to be the residence of the chief justice. In recent times the vice president has lived at Aguda House, which was supposed to be the presidential guest house.

Defence Headquarters (DHQ) also moved into a temporary complex near the Ministry of Defence, but they are still there more than 30 years later.

Well DHQ has said that the temporary place is too small for them, so now they want to build their permanent headquarters at its original location.

All the Military vehicles in this video are manufactured by Nigeria's homegrown military manufacturing companies

Imperium Nigeria Ltd
Proforce Ltd
Epail Nigeria
Innoson Nigeria.

#ProudlyNigerian 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

Full address of President Bola Tinubu(GCFR) at the Armed Forces Headquarters groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of its complex in Abuja.

"I'm using this to warn those who have raised challenges against our men and women of the armed forces...I salute our men and women and I'm ready to back you"

Full address of President Bola Tinubu(GCFR) at the Armed Forces Headquarters groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of its complex in Abuja.

"I'm using this to warn those who have raised challenges against our men and women of the armed forces...I salute our men and women… pic.twitter.com/bbB4rU8GZZ

— Daddy D.O🇳🇬 (@DOlusegun) January 23, 2025

REMARKS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, BOLA TINUBU GCFR, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA, AT THE GROUND-BREAKING CEREMONY FOR THE DEFENCE COMPLEX ABUJA THURSDAY, 23 JANUARY 2025

PROTOCOL

1. We are gathered here today for the ground- breaking of the Armed Forces Complex and to honour the unbroken spirit and dedication of the men and women who serve our great nation. This ceremony marks the start of a construction project and the foundation of a renewed commitment to our military and the values we hold dear as a democracy. On this occasion, we open a new chapter in our nation's commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our people.

2. I am deeply moved and filled with pride and gratitude for the men and women who wear the uniform of our armed forces. I want to use this moment to personally commend the remarkable efforts of our armed forces under the leadership of the CDS, General CG Musa OFR, who stands guard with the Service Chiefs and men against the evil forces that seek to retard our cherished peace and development.

3. Your dedication, courage and resilience protect our freedoms and uphold the very principles upon which our nation was founded.

You exemplify loyalty and excellence in every endeavour, serving as a shining beacon of hope and strength for all our citizens. We recognise the burdens you bear and the challenges you face. You stand ready to respond to any threat, ensuring peace, stability, and security in our country.

4. It is fitting that a grateful nation honours your sacrifices with a state-of-the-art facility that I reaffirm my commitment to building a well- equipped and truly professional military that embodies our nation's pride. In this regard, I have authorised measures to enhance your operational effectiveness, including procuring critical equipment.

5. As many know, the facilities housing our Defence and Services Headquarters at Area 10 Garki for over three decades were intended as temporary offices. Over the years, our armed forces have continued to adapt to dealing with new threats. The complex has become inadequate and inappropriate for many reasons. Therefore, it has become expedient to provide our military with a modern, befitting and comprehensive infrastructure that reflects their vital role as the backbone of our national security architecture in safeguarding our nation and protecting our democracy.

6. As we break the ground on this Armed Forces Complex, let it symbolise our nation's respect and admiration for your unwavering service and our dedication to providing the resources you need to function better. This edifice, when completed, will not only stand as a centre of loyalty but a national monument that every Nigerian would be proud of.

7. It will be a hub of excellence, re- energising able leaders who are committed to the safety of our citizens. And as our nation's economy continues to improve, our armed forces will be better repositioned to respond to the mandates enshrined in our Constitution, ensuring a secure future for our nation.

8. I am particularly proud to share that our efforts in developing a military-industrial complex have begun to yield positive results. These initiatives, driven by significant research and development by the Defence Industries
Corporation of Nigeria, the Command Engineering Depot of the Nigerian Army, and private entities such as EPAIL and ProForce, have enhanced our domestic defence capabilities.

9. Thus, with great pride and pleasure, I announce the assembly of these displayed Tactical Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicles and Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) produced in Nigeria. They testify to the advancement made in our defence sector. These vehicles will not only boost our armed forces' operational efficiency but will also enhance our economy.

PBAT today at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Armed Forces Headquarters interacted with Mr Agbo Shedrach of @ImperiumNig Industries Nigeria Limited whose company is a Nigerian homegrown military manufacturing company, producing MRAPs for the military

PBAT today at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Armed Forces Headquarters interacted with Mr Agbo Shedrach of @ImperiumNig Industries Nigeria Limited whose company is a Nigerian homegrown military manufacturing company, producing MWRAPs for the military pic.twitter.com/9aiXgr9klD

— Daddy D.O🇳🇬 (@DOlusegun) January 23, 2025

We appreciate Mr president @officialABAT for giving us the listening ears to listen to what we have been doing over the last decade for building local capacity for Nigerians. Our CEO Engr shedrach Agbo is a very passionate Nigerian who believe in Nigeria. Nigeria will work

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Performs the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Construction of the new Armed Forces Headquarters Complex in Abuja

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Performs the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Construction of the new Armed Forces Headquarters Complex in Abuja pic.twitter.com/tcqOPwqIT5

— Daddy D.O🇳🇬 (@DOlusegun) January 23, 2025

tnerro1:
But Abacha barracks was changed

naptu2:
Military installations in Nigeria are named after individuals, locations of famous battles and in some cases, locations of the barracks. (There is another category that I will tell you about when it's time for me to rant).

However, somehing happened in the early 1990s and early 2000s.

1990s

President Ibrahim Babangida built army barracks in Abuja as the Federal Government was moving from Lagos to Abuja and he gave those barracks some interesting names.

If I remember correctly, there were Fort Obasanjo, Fort IBB, Fort Abacha and Gado Nasko Barracks.

In 1995, after General Olusegun Obasanjo was arrested and accused of plotting a coup, General Sani Abacha renamed Fort Obasanjo (I think it became Yakubu Gowon Barracks, but I can't remember for sure).

2000s

I believe that these names (from the 1990s) are responsible for what General Danjuma did.

Lieutenant General Theophilus Danjuma was the minister of defence in the Obasanjo Administration (1999-2003) and he set up a committee to rename the barracks. He complained that barracks were not named after individuals (living or dead) during the colonial era and that the first time that a barracks was named after an individual was when the barracks in Kaduna was named after Muhammadu Ribadu (who died when he was minister of defence during the First Republic). He said that, during the Colonial Era, barracks were usually named after locations of famous battles.

The committee came up with a new naming system and the names of many barracks (especially those that were named in the 1990s) were changed.

Spirits

Much to my annoyance, the names of many spirit barracks were also changed. That's the last class that I haven't mentioned, many military formations were named after spirits and I LOVED those names, but the names were changed in the 2000s. So, NNS Olokun became NNS Beecroft and NNS Umalokun became NNS Delta.

However, things kind of returned to normal after the Obasanjo Administration left office. No, the names of the barracks were not changed back, but new barracks were named after living people.

A barracks was named after Goodluck Jonathan when he was president and a barracks was named after Muhammadu Buhari when he was president.

tnerro1:
I thought there was a policy that barracks should be named after an event in the military and not after an individual?

See Nigerian Army Barracks/Cantonment named after Nigerian Presidents while still serving in office as sitting presidents

Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Barracks in Ohafia

Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment in Abuja

Bola Ahmed Tinubu Barracks in Abuja

"While our FG is always ready to provide, what our troops need to fulfill their mandate is essential for winning battles, you are our heroes and we thank you...I commend our COAS for his foresight in developing the remarkable barracks for our courageous men and women"

- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) Commissions the accommodation and facilities in the newly constructed barracks.

"While our FG is always ready to provide, what our troops need to fulfill their mandate is essential for winning battles, you are our heroes and we thank you...I commend our COAS for his foresight in developing the remarkable barracks for our courageous men and women"

-… pic.twitter.com/RMk8Zv1j9b

— Daddy D.O🇳🇬 (@DOlusegun) January 23, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) Commissions the accommodation and facilities in the newly constructed Bola Ahmed Tinubu Barracks which includes 16 Major General Quarters, 34 Brigadier General Quarters, 60 Major - Colonel Flats, 60 Lieutenant - Captain Flats, 180 Senior Non Commissioned Officers Block Flats, 264 Corporal and Below Flats.

There are also worship centres, sports facilities and a power house in the Barracks. There is also a good road network, parking space and overhead/ground water tanks as well as hard and soft land

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) Commissions the accommodation and facilities in the newly constructed Bola Ahmed Tinubu Barracks which includes 16 Major General Quarters, 34 Brigadier General Quarters, 60 Major - Colonel Flats, 60 Lieutenant - Captain Flats, 180 Senior Non… pic.twitter.com/UjSeGOn9EY

— Daddy D.O🇳🇬 (@DOlusegun) January 23, 2025