COAS inaugurates 82 Division RSM residence in Enugu

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has inaugurated the newly completed official residence of the Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) of 82 Division, Nigerian Army.

Yahaya, who was represented by Maj.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, made the inauguration on Thursday at Abakpa Military Cantonment, Enugu.

The COAS said that the project was part of the wider constructions of RSM houses across all the Divisions of the Nigerian Army.

“The commissioning of the residence is part of the Nigerian Army visionary welfare agenda and package aimed at restoring the prestige of RSMs office.

“It is also aimed at boosting the morale of troops in discharging their responsibilities,” he said.

Earlier, the Commander 44 Engineer Brigade, Brig.-Gen. Olugbemi Obasanjo, disclosed that the project was completed in good time to enable the RSM have a befitting official residence.

Obasanjo added that the COAS had also approved the extension of such projects to all RSMs in Corps, Brigades down to Battalions among other formations.

Highlight of the ceremony was the handing over of keys to the RSM after the guided tour of facilities at the new residence. (NAN)