General Tukur Buratai, Chief of
Army
General Tukur Buratai, Chief of
Army Staff
Buratai Unveils Multiple Projects in Barracks and Other
Army Stories
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt Gen Tukur Yusufu Buratai in
his consistent efforts to enhance civil – military relations via
achieving his vision “to have a professionally responsive Nigeria
army in the discharge of its constitutional roles” has unveiled
multiple intervention projects in Maxwell Khobe Cantonment, Jos
Plateau State.
The COAS was ably represented by the Commander Corps of
Engineers Maj Gen JS Malu. Among the projects commissioned were the
Remodeled Rhino Golf Club House and the rehabilitated road which
leads to the Rhino Golf Course.
Similarly, the representative of the COAS inspected some ongoing
projects and laid the foundation of Maxwell Khobe Cantonment Multi
Purpose Dam which on completion will supply potable water to
Barracks’ residents and the entire host community of Rukuba and
Miango located in Jos, Plateau State.
Other ongoing projects inspected by the COAS include, the
renovation work at St Sebastian Catholic Church, Central Mosque and
3 Division Training School. The COAS was also taken round the
Barracks by the General Officer Commanding, Maj Gen Nuhu Angbazo
for on spot inspection of completed projects and assessment of
structures within the Barracks that require immediate attention.
Among the structures inspected are the abandoned / dilapidated
Corporal and Below Quarters (CBQ), 3 Division Hospital and Rhino
Officers’ Mess.
All projects were funded by the Nigerian Army through the timely
approval of the COAS under the supervision of the GOC of 3 Division
Nigerian Army, Maj Gen Nuhu Angbazo.
IKECHUKWU STEPHEN EZE
Major
Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations
3 Division
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Nigerian Army Wins Big at Taekwando Competition
The 8th Edition of the Inspector General of Police (IGP’s) Open
Taekwondo Championship, has ended, with the Nigerian Army Taekwando
team, winning 7 medals.
The competition was held at the Civic Centre, in Port Hacourt,
capital of Rivers State, from 24 to 28 July, 2019.
The championship, which drew participants from the 36 States of
the Federation, as well as various Taekwondo Clubs across the
country, also attracted international athletes from some West
African countries.
About 250 Taekwondoists competed for honours and glory at the
championship.
The Army’s Taekwondo team, made up of 12 athletes comprising 8
male and 4 female, featured in the exciting tourney.
At the end of the 4-day sporting extravaganza, the Army’s
Taekwondo team carted away 4 Gold and 3 Bronze Medals.
The 7 medalists for the Army Taekwando team include Cpl ThankGod
Abah (M) +87kg, Cpl Awoyele Olakunle (M) -74kg, Pte Alexander
Daniel (M) -58kg, and Pte James Enomfom (F) -53kg, who all clinched
gold medals.
While, LCpl Olanrewaju Abdulakeem(M) – 63kg, Pte Albert Walshak
( F) +73kg, and Pte, Abdulsalam Enebe (M) -58kg, all won
bronze.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu
Buratai, has congratulated the team on their feats, while urging
them to do more so as to win more laurels for the Army and the
nation in future international contests.
SAGIR MUSA
Colonel
Acting Director Army Public Relations
28 July 2019